Oncoba welwitschii
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It grows 5-6 m tall. The leaves are oval and end with a long tip. The flowers are 5 cm across. They have white petals and orange stamen. The fruit are covered with slender spines up to 5 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Gabon, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed. They can be cut back and will re-grow.
Its other names
Local names
Bosake, Kisani, Kisania, Mbamba, Nsani, Ntela