Psychotria holtzii

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-3 m tall. The stems are slender. They are hairy with white or rusty hairs when young. The leaves are small and 1-4 cm long by 0.5-1.5 cm wide. There are a few flowers in a group. The fruit are fleshy and bright red. They are 5 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anthospermum holtzii K. Schum.;