Sabicea johnstonii
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A woody creeper or shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are 14 cm long by 7 cm wide. They taper at the tip and are rounded at the base. They are whitish underneath. The leaf stalks are 6-7 cm long. The flower stalks are 5 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruiting is not seasonal.
Its other names
Local names
Chuumya, Damudamu