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MMILO

⇒ ENGLISH NAME;Wild medlar

⇒ SCIENTIFIC NAME;Vangueria in-

fausta

⇒ DISCRIPTION;This is a shrub to sm

all tree, Its stems have prominent

triangular stipules between each

pair of leaves. It has boat-like leav

es bent backwards in a sickle shape. Small gall-like growths may be noticed on t

he leaf surfaces. These are caused by a species of fungus, which often attacks t
hese trees. V. infausta flowers in late October. It has roundish fruit, which can b

e up to 40 mm in diameter, with a glossy brown skin when ripe.

⇒ WHERE THEY ARE FOUND; This species is occurring mostly on rocky places and

hills throughout Botswana.

⇒ USES;The fruit is edible and contains
a high level Roots are used medici-
nally to treat malaria. It is considered

unlucky to use the wood of this
species

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