Rubiaceae
Catunaregam nilotica
River Catunaregam
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Not currently in the nursery
We can propagate most native species on request — get in touch to discuss timeline and quantity.
About
This robust shrub features stiff branches, often armed with sharp spines, providing excellent security. It produces fragrant, creamy-white flowers that mature into distinctive rounded, greenish-yellow fruits, which are edible though sometimes tart.
Where it works in Kilifi
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this adaptable shrub is excellent for mixed hedges or as a resilient specimen plant in coastal gardens. Its spiny nature makes it a good barrier plant, suitable for property boundaries or naturalising in restoration areas.
Growing notes
It exhibits a moderate growth rate and, once established, is remarkably drought-tolerant, requiring minimal supplemental watering. This hardy plant is well-suited to the local Kilifi climate and generally pest-free.
Sources
Drafted from: Gemini 2.5 Flash. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.