Marmarte
Woodfordia uniflora

Family: Lythraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m high. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are slightly curved and rounded at the base. They are 5-10 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The flowers are bright red. The are tube shaped and in the axils of leaves or at the ends of branches. They are 1-5 cm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It has been recorded between 1,200-2,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Itecha, Qorsa dima

Synonyms

Grislea uniflora A. Rich.;