Scolopia theifolia

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Salicaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A small branched tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is smooth and pale grey. The leaves are simple and alternate. The leaves are small and 4-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. They are oval and wedge shaped at the base. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves.

Edible Uses

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Traditional Uses

The ripe fruit are eaten.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry mountain forest.

Where It Grows

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Sudan, Tanzania,

Notes

Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.

Also Known As

Mgovigovi, Kokofla

References (4)

Lovett, J. C. et al, Field Guide to the Moist Forest Trees of Tanzania. p 64
Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121
Ruffo, C. K., Birnie, A. & Tengnas, B., 2002, Edible Wild Plants of Tanzania. RELMA p 596
World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew