Pavetta abyssinica

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows about 2 m tall. The branches are pale. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval and taper to both ends. They are 4-12 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The flowers are 3-4 cm long and crowded in dense clusters near the ends of branches. The fruit is shiny and 6-8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Maduginata, Shamelcho

Synonyms

Ixora abyssinica (Fresen.) Oliv.; and others