Vepris simplicifolia

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 4-10 m tall. The leaves have one leaflet. The leaves are 3-15 cm long by 1.8-5.6 cm wide. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. They are yellow-green. The fruit is round and 6-10 mm across. They are green but turn orange to red when ripe. There is usually one seed but there can be 2 lobes amd 2 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mutuyu, Olgilai

Synonyms

Teclea simplicifolia (Engl.) I. Verdc.; Toddalia simplicifolia Engl.