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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

Synonyms