Premna chrysoclada

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 6 m tall. The branches have a velvety or rusty coating. The leaves are opposite and are vary in shape. They are 2-10 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. They are broadly wedge shaped or rounded at the base. The fruit are purplish-black and 5-6 mm long.

Also put in the family Verbenaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mvuma

Synonyms

Premna zanzibarensis Vatke; Vitex chrysoclada Bojer;