Uapaca kirkiana

Description

Uapaca kirkiana or sugar plum or mahobohobo is a species of plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. This is one of the most popular wild fruits in the zone where eastern Africa meets southern Africa. It is rarely cultivated but trees are left when land is being cleared. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known fruit has the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare. In Shona, the fruit are referred to as mazhanje, and in Chichewa masuku.