Vitellariopsis dispar
(N. E. Br.) Aubrev.
Tugela milkwood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVitellariopsis dispar is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is found in South Africa and Eswatini.
Description
A large shrub or small tree. It can grow 10 m tall. The leaves are broadly sword shaped or wedge shaped. They are 2-7 cm long by 0.8-2.5 cm wide. The edges are slightly curved back. There can be up to 20 flowers on one twig. The fruit are yellowish-green. They have short brown hairs. The fruit are 2-3 cm long by 1.5-2.5 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten as a snack, with the fruit skin being the edible portion.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten as a snack.
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Known Hazards
This species is at risk.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in savannah and along streams.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, South Africa*, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
Notes
It is an at risk species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Umphumbulu
References (4)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 102
- Van Wyk, Br. and van Wyk P., 2009, Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa. Struik Nature. p 100
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
