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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