Woodland rothmannia
Rothmannia fischeri
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It can be a small tree up to 8 m high. The bark is smooth and dark brown. The leaves are dark green and leathery. The flowers have yellow lobes with purple stripes that are white inside. They have a sweet scent. The fruit are round and 6.5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in woodland amongst rocks. It can be on the edges of forests. In Kenya it grows between 600-1,600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are easy to grow from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Mudododo, Muendeluka, Mutambawebungu