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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


How it is grown


Its other names

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