Grewia megalocarpa
P. Beauv.
Malvaceae Edible: Fruit
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A tropical African shrub in the Malvaceae family found in coastal scrub, producing black edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The black fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It grows in tropical Africa. It grows in the coastal scrub.
Where It Grows
Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 200 Grewia species. They are mostly tropical. The fruit of most may be edible. These were in the Sparrmanniaceae and the Tiliaceae.
Synonyms
Possibly same as Grewia flavescens
References (3)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 333
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 140
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
