Morella salicifolia

Family: Myricaceae

What it is like

A small branched shrub or a tree. It can grow 15 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-13 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. They are wedge shaped and usually unequal at the base. Male and female flowers are usually on separate plants. The fruit are brown or greyish white and a flattened round shape. They are 3-4 mm long.

Also put in the family Loganiaceae. It is used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Biiqa, Buddule

Synonyms

Myrica madagascariensis J.-F. Leroy; Myrica phillyreifolia Baker; Myrica phillyreifolia var. buxifolia J.-F. Leroy; Myrica rugulosa Baill.; Myrica salicifolia Hochst. ex A. Rich.;