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MORETOLOGA-WA-PUDI

⇒ ENGLISH NAME;Blue sourplum

⇒ SCIENTIFIC NAME;Ximenia

americana

⇒ DISCRIPTION;This is a much-
branched shrub or small tree

with a blue-green appearance.
Leaves occur in axils of straight
spines or are clustered on

short side branches, folding in-
wards along the main vein. The

plants are dioecious. The species flowers in November. Fruits are yellowish red
and fleshy. It grows up to 4m in height. The species can be confused with hairy

sourplum, which has waxy, blue-green leaves

⇒ WHERE THEY ARE FOUND;species are fairly widespread in Botswana.

⇒ USES;The fruit is edible, and is often used to make beer. The leaf, which contains
tannin and resins, is used as a remedy for cough, fever, and wounds. The seeds

contain a oil which is used for body and hair oils.

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