Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
925831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Harv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 70 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925166



Common Names

  • Rotundifolia Dovyalis
  • Dovyalis Rotundifolia
  • Rotundifolia's Dovyalis


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Description

Dovyalis rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved 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 rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dovyalis rotundifolia are small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dovyalis rotundifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 3-4 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dovyalis rotundifolia

Dovyalis rotundifolia 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-4776134: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.