Shinet
Morella humilis

Family: Myricaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 12 m high. The trunk is short. The crown is wide spreading. The branches are large. The bark is deeply cracked. The plant varies a lot in size and leaf shape.

There are 4 or 5 Myrica species in Africa. Probably edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forest and on the edges of rainforest. It suits humid locations. It is resistant to fire. In Malawi it grows between 1,500-2,500 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Myrica salicifolia Hochst. ex A. Rich.; Myrica pilulifera Rendle; Morella humilis (Cham. & Schltdl.) Killick; Morella salicifolia (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Verdc. & Polhill;