Dovyalis hebecarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hebecarpa
ID:
925816
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gardner) Warb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 44 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925151
Common Names
- Hebecarpa Dovyalis
- Dovyalis Hebecarpa
- Hebecarpa's Dovyalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dovyalis hebecarpa (also called African Apricot, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It is a small, evergreen shrub with spiny leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry woodlands and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Dovyalis hebecarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dovyalis hebecarpa has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dovyalis hebecarpa is a shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist and in the shade.
Where to Find Dovyalis hebecarpa
Dovyalis hebecarpa is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and woodlands.
Species in the Dovyalis genus
Dovyalis cameroonensis, Dovyalis abyssinica, Dovyalis caffra, Dovyalis hebecarpa, Dovyalis hispidula, Dovyalis longispina, Dovyalis lucida, Dovyalis macrocalyx, Dovyalis macrocarpa, Dovyalis mollis, Dovyalis revoluta, Dovyalis rhamnoides, Dovyalis rotundifolia, Dovyalis spinosissima, Dovyalis verrucosa, Dovyalis xanthocarpa, Dovyalis zenkeri, Dovyalis zeyheri, Dovyalis caffra,
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4776119: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.