Loganiaceae

Strychnos madagascariensis

Black Monkey Orange · Muungu

Small/Medium Tree

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About

This small to medium-sized tree features glossy green leaves and often bears spines on its branches, providing a distinctive texture. It produces striking, hard-shelled, yellowish-orange fruit, commonly known as 'monkey oranges', which persist on the tree.

Where it works in Kilifi

Thrives in full sun, this adaptable tree is an excellent choice for a specimen in dry gardens or as part of a native restoration planting. Its moderate size makes it suitable for smaller landscapes, attracting wildlife with its distinctive fruits.

Growing notes

This resilient tree exhibits a moderate growth rate and is highly drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal supplementary watering. While its fruit pulp is consumed, the seeds are known to be toxic and should not be ingested.

Sources

Drafted from: Gemini 2.5 Flash. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.