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Salacia lehmbachii

Family: Celastraceae


What it is like

An erect shrub. It can grow 2 m tall. The leaves are opposite or alternate. They are 7-17 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. There are a few flowers in the axils of leaves. The fruit are red. They are oval and 3-7 cm long by 2-2.5 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Congo DR, Gabon, East Africa, Tanzania


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kimungwi, Msanta

Synonyms