spiny coffee-medlar
Rytigynia celastroides (Baill.) Verdc.
Rytigynia celastroides, known as spiny coffee-medlar, is a species in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to regions including Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, and Tanzania, with a broader global distribution. The species was formally described in 1987.
Description
Rytigynia celastroides (Baill.) Verdc. belongs to the genus Rytigynia within the Rubiaceae family. This plant is commonly referred to as spiny coffee-medlar in English. It is found in several African countries, including Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, and Tanzania, and has a wider global presence. The scientific classification of the species was published in 1987.
Other common names
spiny coffee-medlar
Distribution
Global · Kenya · KwaZulu-Natal · Mozambique · Tanzania
Synonyms
Canthium celastroides
