Morella humilis
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Killick
Shinet
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Description
A tree. It grows 12 m high. The trunk is short. The crown is wide spreading. The branches are large. The bark is deeply cracked. The plant varies a lot in size and leaf shape.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forest and on the edges of rainforest. It suits humid locations. It is resistant to fire. In Malawi it grows between 1,500-2,500 m altitude.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi,
Notes
There are 4 or 5 Myrica species in Africa. Probably edible.
Synonyms
Myrica salicifolia Hochst. ex A. Rich.Myrica pilulifera RendleMorella humilis (Cham. & Schltdl.) KillickMorella salicifolia (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Verdc. & Polhill
References (2)
- Molla, A., Ethiopian Plant Names. http://www.ethiopic.com/aplants.htm (As Myrica salicifolia)
- White, F., Dowsett-Lemaire, F. and Chapman, J. D., 2001, Evergreen Forest Flora of Malawi. Kew. p 401 (As Myrica humilis)
