Local Name : Mutukuyo |
Scientific Name : Olea Capensis |
Habit : Tree |
Uses : It helps to cures stomach aches. It is a hardwood tree so also used as timber. |
Morphology : The tree grows to be very huge, with green navy conical leaves, flowers are white in colour and greenish seeds. |
Life Cycle : It can stay up to over 50 years once mature. It flowers after every two years and seed setting. |
Habitat : Bushes and shrub berries; open forest, dense forest and near cultivated land. |
Distribution : Forest and homesteads around the forest |
Estimated Population : >5000 |
Average Altitude : 5000-6000 ft |
Part Used : Bark |
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