Rhoiacarpos capensis

Family: Santalaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are oval and opposite. They are heart shaped at the base. They only have a short stalk. The leaves are 3-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. There can be small teeth towards the end. The flowering shoots are compact and small with a few flowers. The fruit are round and red. They have one seed.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hamiltonia capensis Harv.;