Ehretia orbicularis
Hutch. et Bruce
Boraginaceae Edible: Leaves
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A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-4 m tall. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are often clustered in short shoots. They are broadly oval and 1.5-3.5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowers are in loose groups. The ripe fruit are orange and 5-6 mm across.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows between 100-1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia,
Notes
There are about 50 Ehretia species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Also Known As
Hemir, Himir
References (2)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 76
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 179
