Dovyalis macrocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
925822
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bamps
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 34: 500 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925157
Common Names
- Macrocarpa Dovyalis
- Dovyalis Macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa's Dovyalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dovyalis macrocarpa (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 macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dovyalis macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa
Dovyalis macrocarpa is native to South Africa and can be found in subtropical and tropical dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
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-4776125: Based on the initial data import
Paul Rodolphe Joseph Bamps (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bamps' in the authors string.