Dovyalis spinosissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosissima
ID:
925834
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 509 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925169
Common Names
- Spinosissima Dovyalis
- Dovyalis Spinosissima
- Spinosissima's Dovyalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dovyalis spinosissima (also called Spiny 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 spinosissima is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dovyalis spinosissima 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dovyalis spinosissima 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 spinosissima
Dovyalis spinosissima 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-4776137: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.