Description
A shrub or small tree that can grow up to about 10 meters tall.
Produces fragrant white flowers that often turn yellow as they age.
Bears edible fruits with a sweet to slightly acidic pulp.
Native to tropical Africa, where it occurs in woodlands and savanna regions.
Medicinal Uses
Different parts of the plant (roots, bark, leaves, and fruits) are traditionally used for treating various ailments, though scientific evidence for many of these uses is still being studied
Food Uses
The ripe fruit is edible and eaten fresh in many African communities.