Salacia bussei
Loes.
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Description
A tropical shrub or creeper in the Celastraceae family found in tropical and subtropical regions, where it grows among a genus of 150-200 species.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit is eaten after the hard skin is removed.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten after the hard skin is removed.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Notes
There are 150-200 Salacia species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics.
Also Known As
Mhumbuka
References (1)
- CROSS-UPCOTT,
