Ochna inermis

Family: Ochnaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-5 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are reddish-brown when young. They can be oval or round and are 2-5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowers petals are yellow. The fruit are fleshy and black.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Euonymus inermis Forssk.; and others