Polysphaeria multiflora
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-10 m high. The leaves are narrowly oval and the base is rounded or wedge shaped. They are 3-13 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers are white and in dense clusters. The fruit are round and 7-9 mm across. They are carried in clusters. They are white, red or black.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Kenya it mostly grows from sea level to 250 m above sea level but can be up to 1,150 m.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Comoros, East Africa, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Somalia, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh as a snack.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruit are collected from April to June.
Its other names
Local names
Mgudi, Msamisami, Mubuna, Mumanga, Muroro, Nogola