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Myrsine africana

AuthorityL.
FamilyMagnoliopsida:Dilleniidae:Primulales:Myrsinaceae
Synonyms
Common nameskatchu (Adaric), kechemo
Editor
Ecocrop code7898



Notes
SOURCES
Jansen P 1981 pp 224-231 [DRA, LIG, FER, DEP, USE]
White F 1983 pp 135 195 246 247

KILLING T
Resist heavy frosts.

GROWING PERIOD
Perennial evergreen shrub.

COMMON NAMES
Kurjan seed, Kechemo, Kachamo, Katchamu, akatchamo geso, Cajem, Cajiem, Kachu, Katsama, Gujamo, Feafej, Tatze, Zadse, Zosso, Saso, Zereh, Katam, Uaramole.

FURTHER INF
Scientific synonyms: M. glabra, M. scabra, M. rotundifolia, M. dioica, Buxus dioica. In Ethiopia, kurjan seed can be found at elevations between sea level and 3800 m. Growing 1-3 m high.
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