Salacia bussei
Family: Celastraceae
What it is like
A shrub or creeper.
There are 150-200 Salacia species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten after the hard skin is removed.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mhumbuka