Vitex doniana

Uses

Kenya (Mbeere division, Embu district): fruit eaten. Nigeria (Kano State, northern): leaves and fruit eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:

Sweet.

Vernaculars:

Kikuyu: mu-Buru. Hausa: 'Dinya. Kanuri: Ngaribi. English: Black Plum

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Lamiaceae or Labiatae

 Plant Locations:

• Africa
  • > Kenya
    • > Embu
  • > Nigeria
    • > Kano

 Plant References:

• MORTIMORE
• RILEY & BROKENSHA

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