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Vepris dainellii

Family: Rutaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves are opposite. The fruit have 2 lobes.

There are about 50 Vepris species. They are mostly in tropical Africa.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is a small understorey tree in moist mountain forests in Ethiopia.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Arabee, Hadhessa, Lelcho

Synonyms

Diphasia dainellii Pic. Serm.;