Vangueria obtusifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2-8 m high. It is much branched. The bark is dark grey. The fruit are dark green.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kambolambola, Kindokoli

Synonyms

Tapiphyllum floribundum Bullock; Tapiphyllum obtusifolium (K. Schum.) Robyns; Tapiphyllum velutinum Robyns; Tapiphyllum vestitum Robyns; Vangueria zambesiaca Lantz;