Vangueria venosa
(Hochst. ex Del.) Sond.
Wild medlar, Dwarf medlar
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVangueria venosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Mozambique, Eswatini and the former Transvaal region.
Description
An erect, woody shrub of the Rubiaceae family that grows continuously year after year. It is native to tropical dry and arid regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh as a dessert fruit.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten as a dessert fruit.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in dry arid places. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, West Africa,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Igqulamntwana, Isivithogwane, Mapfilonvana, Pervire
References (4)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 167
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/ (As Pachystigma venosum)
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 10th June 2011]
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
