Galiniera saxifraga
(Hochst.) Bridson
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGaliniera saxifraga is a species of tree or small shrub native to the highlands of eastern and central Africa.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 12 m tall. The crown is thin but rounded. The branches grow in rings from the trunk. They hang down. The leaves are large and opposite. They are 20 cm long by 6 cm wide. The flowers are small and white and have as cent. The fruit are green berries that turn red as they ripen. They are 5-10 mm lonf and have 2-4 seeds.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests between 1,700-3,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Daanshiicho, Kudhumi
References (2)
- Demise, S. & Asfaw, Z., 2020, Ethno Botanical Study of Wild Edible Plants in Adola District, Southern, Ethiopia. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) 7(2). (As Galiniera coffeoides)
- Sina, B. & Degu, H. D., 2015, Knowledge and use of Wild Edible Plants in the Hula District of the Sidama Zone. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management 6(3):352-365
