Dovyalis hebecarpa (Gardner) Warb.
Kitembella
Small tree growing to 6 m tall, with sharp, 3-6 cm long stem spines in the leaf axils leaves simple broad lanceolate, 5-10 cm long, flowers white, cream, green, inconspicuous, solitary female flowers or clustered male flowers fruit berry 2-3 cm diameter, purple globose, containing several small seeds
Ornamental plant. edible fruits, the fruit is maroon-purple, velvety with a juicy purple pulp that has a taste similar to gooseberries, used to make jams. 
used as a medicine and for food
Aberia hebecarpa (Gardner) Warb
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