Oxyanthus subpunctatus

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-3 m tall. The leaves are dark green. The flowers have a corolla tube that is white or pale green. It has a scent. The fruit are orange.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa

How it is used for food

The stem is used as a chew stick.

Edible parts

Stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aburu biri anwa, Bai-kafe, E-sunku, Nsoko, Obalanabo

Synonyms

Mitriostigma subpunctatum Hiern; Oxyanthus laurentii De Wild.; Oxyanthus tenuis Stapf;