Petchia erythrocarpa
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2-5 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Comoros, Madagascar
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, bark - flavouring
How it is grown
It flowers and produces fruit all year round.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Alyxia erythrocarpa Vatke; Alyxia lucida Baker; Cabucala caudata Markgr.; and several others