Tragia impedita
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows about 60 cm - 1 m tall. The leaves are oval and 2-5 cm long by 0.7-2.5 cm wide. The flowering shoots are opposite the leaves. They are 2-10 cm long. The fruit have 3 lobes and are 6-7 mm long by 1.2 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gintujia, Ntugia