Natal white stinkwood
Celtis mildbraedii
Family: Cannabaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It can grow from 2-55 m tall. The trunk is 30-100 cm across. It has sharp buttresses.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rain forests between 200-1,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Central African Republic, Congo DR, East Africa, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Okweng
Synonyms
Celtis compressa A. Chev.; Celtis franksiae N. E. Br.; Celtis usambarensis Engl.;