Morojwa is a valuable edible indigenous fruit tree species confined to east and southern Africa. This plant is found in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is semi-domesticated by people in Botswana. It is an important source of food for local people there.
The fruits are eaten while slightly green or when ripe. They are persistent, therefore are picked on repining. Some people dry them and reconstitute them. The fruits can be soaked in a small amount of water to make jelly. They can also be boiled and used as relish or made into porridge. The fruits are also sold in the local markets of small towns in many African countries. Beside fruits, the leaves of morojwa are cooked as a vegetable and made into a relish. These are also used as fodder for cattle. The wood is used as timber and for some other agricultural purposes.
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