Myrianthus preussii subsp. seretii
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaves have 5-7 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand. The leaf stalk is 10-20 cm long. The leaves are large and 20 cm long by 30-40 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base. They taper to the tip and have teeth along the edge. They are slightly hairy underneath. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kisike, Mfutsa