Mimusops somaliensis

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are clustered at the ends of the branches. They are large and stiff. They are 5-11 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They are smooth above and hairy underneath. The flowers are in clusters and are cream coloured. The ripe fruit are yellow. They are 1.7 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal areas. In Tanzania it grows between 150-300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

The fruit are enjoyed.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mgama, Mgambo, Mugama

Synonyms

Mimusops schliebenii Mildbr. & G. M. Schulze;