Oncoba routledgei
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 8 m tall. The branches have straight spines up to 2.5 cm long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-16 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They have teeth along the edge. The fruit are a flattened round shape and 4-4.5 cm long by 5.5-6 cm wide. They are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit