Premna oligotricha

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can be 3.6 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 1-5 cm long by 0.5-3 cm wide. The flowers are in groups 2-5.5 cm long at the ends of branches. The fruit is round and 4-6 mm long by 3.5-5 mm long.

It has antibacterial properties.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lomonera, Mukaakaa

Synonyms

Clerodendrum kibhwesense Moldenke; Premna somaliensis Baker;