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