Diospyros zombensis
(B. L. Burtt.) F. White
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Description
A shrub or tree. It can grow up to 15 m high. It can flower as a small shrub. The leaves are papery. They are more pale underneath. The leaf blade is 6 cm long by 8 cm wide. The male flowers are in groups of 2-5. They are in axils. The female flowers are similar to the male flowers. The fruit is almost round and 2-3 cm across. There can be 10 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest. It suits humid locations. It also grows along rivers. It grows from 350-900 m altitude.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia,
Synonyms
Royena amnicola B. L. BurttRoyena zombensis B. L. Burtt.
Also Known As
Cisuku-suku, Msofu
References (3)
- Fowler, D. G., 2007, Zambian Plants: Their Vernacular Names and Uses. Kew. p 24
- Luoga, E. J., et al, 2000, Differential Utilization and Ethnobotany of Trees in Kitulanghalo Forest Reserve and Surrounding Communal Lands, Eastern Tanzania. Economic Botany, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 328-343
- White, F., Dowsett-Lemaire, F. and Chapman, J. D., 2001, Evergreen Forest Flora of Malawi. Kew. p 227
