Premna holstii
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
An erect shrub. It grows 4 m tall. The small branches are hairy. The leaves are opposite and oval or sword shaped. They are 5 cm long. The flowers are small and in dense groups. The fruit are edible.
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mkitsano, Mugambia, Mvumba-ngombe