Tarenna grevei

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 6 m tall. The leaves are 15-20 cm long by 7-10 cm wide. The flowers are in a head at the end of the branches. The fruit is red or orange and 1 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, Senegal, Sudan, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Enterospermum gracile (A. Rich. ex DC.) Bremek.; Ixora drakei Hochr.; Pavetta gracilis A. Rich. ex DC.; and others