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Dovyalis Macrocarpa
''Dovyalis'' is a genus of shrubs and small trees. Recent genetic evidence has shown the genus to belong to the family Salicaceae; formerly it was classified in the family Flacourtiaceae. The 15 species are native to Africa (Ethiopia south to South Africa) and southern Asia (India, Sri Lanka). Some are cultivated for their fruit. Description Species of the genus ''Dovyalis'' are dense, thorny plants growing to 3–6 m tall, with sharp, 3–6 cm long stem spines in the leaf axils. Buds at the base of the spine produce clusters of alternately arranged simple ovate leaves 3–10 cm long. The flowers are inconspicuous, solitary or clustered, with no petals. They are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is an edible, yellow to purple globose berry 2–4 cm diameter, containing several small seeds. They are very juicy and with an acidic flavour. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Dovyalis'': *'' Dovyalis aby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dovyalis Caffra
''Dovyalis afra'', commonly known as the Kei apple, is a small to medium-sized tree, native to southern Africa. Its distribution extends from the Kei River in the south, from which the common name derives, northwards along the eastern side of the continent to Tanzania. The ripe fruits (which are present from December to January) are edible and similar in appearance to apricots, though they are quite acidic due to having a high concentration of malic acid. It is a usually found in dry types of woodland when it grows to 6 m tall. In moister types of open woodland it reaches its greatest size of about 8–9 metres. A tree, with sharp, 3–6 cm long stem spines in the leaf axils, and large sturdy thorns. Buds at the base of the spine produce clusters of alternately arranged simple ovate leaf, leaves 3–6 cm long. The flowers are inconspicuous, solitary or clustered, with no petals. It is plant sexuality, dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants, though ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dovyalis Hebecarpa
''Dovyalis hebecarpa'', with common names Ceylon gooseberry, ketembilla, and kitambilla, is a plant in the genus ''Dovyalis'', native to Sri Lanka and southern India. The fruit are often eaten fresh, or made into jam. Some cultivars have been selected for being thornless (making harvesting easier) and for larger fruit. The tropical apricot, or ketcot, is a hybrid between ''D. hebecarpa'' and '' D. abyssinica'' that was developed in Florida in 1953 and is also cultivated for its fruit. Description It is a shrub or small tree growing to 6 m tall, with sharp, 3–6 cm long stem spines in the leaf axils. The leaves are alternately arranged, simple broad lanceolate, 5–10 cm long and 1–3 cm broad, with an entire or finely toothed margin. The flowers are inconspicuous, solitary (female flowers) or clustered (male flowers), with no petals. It is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants, though some female plants are parthenogenetic. The fruit is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dovyalis Xanthocarpa
''Dovyalis'' is a genus of shrubs and small trees. Recent genetic evidence has shown the genus to belong to the family Salicaceae; formerly it was classified in the family Flacourtiaceae. The 15 species are native to Africa (Ethiopia south to South Africa) and southern Asia (India, Sri Lanka). Some are cultivated for their fruit. Description Species of the genus ''Dovyalis'' are dense, thorny plants growing to 3–6 m tall, with sharp, 3–6 cm long stem spines in the leaf axils. Buds at the base of the spine produce clusters of alternately arranged simple ovate leaves 3–10 cm long. The flowers are inconspicuous, solitary or clustered, with no petals. They are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The fruit is an edible, yellow to purple globose berry 2–4 cm diameter, containing several small seeds. They are very juicy and with an acidic flavour. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Dovyalis'': *'' Dovyalis aby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |