Berchemia discolor is an indigenous African fruit tree species with potential in terms of commercialisation and domestication. Indigenous fruit tree species play a role in the socioeconomic well being of small-scale farmers and rural communities. To facilitate the process of domestication and commercialisation of B. discolor, it is important to learn more about the biology of the species, nutritional value of the fruit, and if potential markets exist for the fruit. Fieldwork was carried out in Caprivi and Omusati in northern Namibia in order to study the reproductive phenology and the floral and pollination biology of the species. Analysis of the nutritional value of the fruit was carried out on the dry fruit pulp to assess the nutrients, minerals and vitamins contained in the fruit. In addition to this a socio-economic survey was carried out to assess the current trade in fruit and the utilisation of the tree and its products.