Vangueria schumanniana subsp. mucronulata

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

An erect shrub or tree. It grows 3-4 m high. It has many branches. The leaves are light green and hairy. The flowers are cream. The fruit is 1.5 cm across. It turns soft and yellowish brown when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in sandy soil. It grows between 1,000-2,000 m above sea level. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 500-700 mm. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The fruit is used as a dessert fruit. The seeds are discarded.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kitootoo, Mtogotogo, Mukomole, Ngomole

Synonyms

Pachystigma schumannianum subsp. mucronulatum (Robyns) Bridson & Verdc.; Rytigynia tomentosa Robyns; Tapiphyllum mucronulatum Robyns; Tapiphyllum schumannianum subsp. mucronulatum (Robyns) Verdc.; Vangueria tomentosa K. Schum. [Illagitimate];