Sideroxylon inerme subsp. diospyroides

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is grey and cracked. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaves are 4-10 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. They are oval and wedge shaped. The flowers are green to white and have a scent. They are in clusters in the axils of leaves or on old wood.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry lowland and river forest. It grows on the edges of mangroves.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mkokobara

Synonyms

Sideroxylon diospyroides Baker;