Memecylon sapinii

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 9 m tall. It has many branches. The crown is long and narrow. The stem is corky and grey. The bark is deeply cracked. The branches are 4 angled. The leaf blade is 5-14 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The flowers are in a flat topped group. These are 2.5 cm long and have many flowers. They are in dense clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 8-10 mm long by 7-9 mm wide. They are green when young and black when mature.

Also put in the family Memecylaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on grey compact Kalahari sand. It is on the edge of forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kalibulibu

Synonyms

Memecylon angolense Exell;