Cordia obovata
Balf.f.
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are alternate. They are broadly oval and 3-7.5 cm long by 1.5-3.8 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base. The fruit is orange when ripe. It is oval and 7-11 mm long by 6-8 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Somalia it grows between 450-1,050 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Middle East, Oman, Socotra, Somalia,
Synonyms
Cordia senegalensis Hochst. ex BakerGerascanthus obovatus (Balf.f.) Borhidi
Also Known As
Mareer docol
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
