Tricalysia pallens

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are 11 cm long by 4 cm wide. They are shiny and dark green. The flowers are in clusters of 3. They are white or greenish-cream. The fruit are round and 3-6 mm across. They are red when ripe.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forest and along rivers. It grows between 500-1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants flower August to November.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tricalysia longistipulata (De Wild. et Th. Durand) De Wild. & T. Durand; Tricalysia myrtifolia S. Moore; and others