Oncocalyx ugogensis

Family: Loranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves are alternate and clustered on short shoots. The flowers are in groups of 1-4 and usually appear after the first leaves have fallen. The leaves are narrowly oblong and 1-5 cm long by 0.3-3 cm wide. The fruit is a red berry 7 mm long by 4 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Loranthus ugogensis Engl.; and others