Phyllanthus myrtaceus

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The branches are flattened and has wings. The leaves are oval and 2- 3 cm long by 1 cm wide. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruit are white berries.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-2,250 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Diasperus myrtaceus (Sond.) Kuntze; Phyllanthus bachmannii Pax; Phyllanthus revolutus E. Mey. ex Sond.;