Rubiaceae FAMILY
Pavetta edentula
Pavetta edentula
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Pavetta edentula is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 metres tall. The plant has a thick, corky bark and gives the impression of being a succulent[ 295 Title PlantZAfrica.com Publication Author Website http://www.plantzafrica.com Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeSouthern Africa - Mozambique, Swaziland, S. Africa
HabitatOften found on rocky hillsides, singly or in bush clumps, rarely on the margin of riverine forest[ 295 Title PlantZAfrica.com Publication Author Website http://www.plantzafrica.com Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants. ].