Myrica salicifolia

Family: Myricaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The branches are small and young branches are hairy. The leaves are oval and 4-14 cm long. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit are 4 mm across. They are purple with white waxy dots.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests at 1,600-3,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Uganda, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Abay, Abeyi, Biiqqaa, Kalava, Kataba, Kalava, Nihibi, Radji, Shinet, Tona

Synonyms

Macaranga dawei Prain; Morella salicifolia (HOchst. ex A. Rich.) Verdc. Polhill; Myrica madagascariensis J. F. Leroy; Myrica phillyreifolia Baker; Myrica rugulosa Baill.;