Vitex micrantha
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It is evergreen and grows 27 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. The bark is grey, cracked and scaly. The leaves are opposite and compound. There are 3-5 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand. The leaflets are broadly oval and 9-12 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It is an understorey tree of the lowland evergreen forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed. Seeds germinate after about 5 months.
Its other names
Local names
Andofiti, Gbema, Ketebobove, Sah-sah