Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
toxocarpa
ID:
640073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 462 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639405



Common Names

  • Delavaya toxocarpa
  • Toxocarpa Delavaya
  • Toxocarpa Wood


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Synonyms

  • Delavaya yunnanensis Franch. [unknown]

Description

Delavaya toxocarpa (also called 'Toxic Apple', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Delavaya toxocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Delavaya toxocarpa is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delavaya toxocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Cuttings should be taken in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Delavaya toxocarpa

Delavaya toxocarpa can be found in the Cape Province of South Africa.

Delavaya toxocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Delavaya toxocarpa?

African boxwood

What is the scientific name of African boxwood?

Delavaya toxocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Delavaya toxocarpa?

Dry woodlands and savannas

Species in the Delavaya genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family