Vangueria ferruginea
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 30-50 cm tall. The fruit are yellowish-green and hairy. They are about 12 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in deep sands and rocky thickets. It grows in semi-arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Namibia, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ancylanthos bainesii Hiern.; Ancylanthos ferrugineus Welw.; and others