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Pavetta catophylla

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It can grow to 2 m tall. The leaves are 3-9 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. They are broadly oval. The flowers are in compact groups. They have a sweet scent. The fruit is black or greyish green and 5-7 mm across. The seed are black and 4.5 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Mozambique


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Nhathatha

Synonyms