Psychotria kirkii
Hiern
Nodule-leaf birdberry
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Description
A small shrub. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They have velvety hairs. There are glands scattered throughout the leaf blade. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. They are white, cream or greenish. The fruit are a flattened round shape and orange-red when ripe.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open woodland and savannah. It is often on termite mounds. It grows up to 1,540 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 76 | 368 | 88 | 9.1 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bwanashupa
References (1)
- Malaisse, F., 1997, Se nourrir en floret claire africaine. Approche ecologique et nutritionnelle. CTA., p 67
