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