Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
925821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 44 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925156



Common Names

  • Macrocalyx Dovyalis
  • Dovyalis Macrocalyx
  • Macrocalyx's Dovyalis


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Description

Dovyalis macrocalyx (also called Large-fruited 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 macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dovyalis macrocalyx 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dovyalis macrocalyx is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is hardy to USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Dovyalis macrocalyx

Dovyalis macrocalyx is native to South Africa and can be found in subtropical and tropical dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.

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-4776124: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.