Turraea holstii

Family: Meliaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 15 m tall. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8 cm long by 3 cm wide. The flowers are white. There are 2-3 together in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a flattened round shape and 7 mm long by 10-15 mm wide. The seeds are reddish black.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hirqaqamo, Reteti

Synonyms

Turraea laxiflora C. DC.; Turraea usambarensis Gurke;