Bridelia Retusa (L.)A.Juss

Bridelia Retusa (L.)A.Juss

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Characteristic Features :

Description: Small trees, up to 12 m tall;

Stem : stem with strong conical spines.

Leaves : alternate, elliptic-oblong, up to 14 x 7 cm, obtuse at base, retuse at apex, brown pubescent beneath; with many parallel lateral and cross nerves.

Inflorescence : axillary or terminal spikes.

Flowers : dioecious, yellow. Calyx lobes 5. Corolla lobes 5. Stamens 5. Ovary 2-locular.

Fruit : Drupe globose, ca 0.5 cm across, black.

Seeds : 1-2.

Flowering & Fruiting: August - November.