Talinella grevei

Family: Talinaceae

What it is like

A shrub or creeper. It grows 2-5 m tall. The branches can be like woody creepers or stolons. They can be straight or twisted. They are reddish-brown. The leaves are simple and oblong or oval. They are 3-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They taper to the base. The flowers are pink to red. They can have both sexes or be female. The fruit are rounded and fleshy. They are 5-7 mm across. There are 2 kidney shaped seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in dry scrubland. It grows from sea level to 300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dango, Dango hazo, Dango porotsy, Sorondra

Synonyms

Talinella grevei subsp. grevei;