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.;