Rough-leaved raisin, Soft-leaved donkey-berry
Grewia olukondae

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The larger branches are often square. It is usually dense and scrambling. The leaves are alternate and oval. They are 7 cm long by 7.5 cm wide. They have irregular teeth along the edge. The leaves are hairy on both sides. The flowers are yellow and star shaped. The petals curve backwards. The fruit is an orange-brown berry. It is hard and has 2 seeds.

These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along river banks. It can be on termite mounds in open woodland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Botswana, East Africa, Eswatini, India, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Omukopakopa

Synonyms

Grewia flavescens Juss. var. olukondae (Schinz) Wild;