Rytigynia uhligii

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows up to about 9 m tall. The bark is smooth. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-11 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. The flowers are greenish-white or yellow. They are in groups of 1 or 2. The fruit is blue-black and about 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,050 and 2,400 m above sea level in Kenya. It is often in forests on isolated hilltops.

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

Engum, Kimolwet, Mbirubiru, Msasa, Mukomoa, Netuala

Synonyms

Canthium sarogliae Chiov.; Plectronia kidaria K. Schum. & K. Krause; Vangueria undulata Robyns; and others