twigs and young leaves rufo-tomentulose; leaves on long petioles, oblong-lanceolate, obtusely acuminate, acute at the base, glabrous, coriaceous, margined, prominently midribbed and somewhat veined beneath; axils 3- or several-flowered; pedicels about equalling the petiole, recurved, as well as the calyx rufo-tomentose; calyx-lobes ovate, acuminate, the inner narrower and paler; corolla as long as the calyx; drupe ellipsoid; seed ovate, compressed, produced at the base. A large shrub or tree. Leaves 3–4 in. long, exclusive of a subuncial petiole, 1–1 1/2 in. broad. Drupe edible, sweetish, 1 in. long, quite smooth.
Range
A variety occurs in Nyasaland.
Distribution
KALAHARI REGION Transvaal; Magalies Berg, Zeyher, 1130! Burke, 72!
