Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
925840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925175



Common Names

  • Zeyher's Dovyalis
  • Zeyher's Wild Apricot
  • Zeyher's Fruit Tree


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Description

Dovyalis zeyheri (also called Zeyher's 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 zeyheri is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dovyalis zeyheri 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 zeyheri is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune to shape as needed.

Where to Find Dovyalis zeyheri

Dovyalis zeyheri 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-4776143: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.