Ehretia orbicularis

Description

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

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