Melhania forbesii

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 60 cm tall. The stem is branched. The leaves are 11 cm long and have a coating. There are usually 3 flowers in a group. They have yellow petals.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Melhania serrulata R. E. Fr.;