Sherbournia hapalophylla

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A creeper. It grows 3-5 m long. Young plants have fine hairs. The leaves are 19-24 cm long by 8-13 cm wide. The fruit are round or oval and 20-25 mm long by 15-25 mm wide.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Congo R, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amaralia hapalophylla (Wernham) Keay; Randia hapalophylla Wernham;