Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
925803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925138

Common Names

  • Abyssinica Dovyalis
  • Abyssinic Dovyalis
  • Abyssinics Dovyalis

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Description

Dovyalis abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Gooseberry, 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 abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dovyalis abyssinica has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dovyalis abyssinica is a shrub native to Ethiopia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist and in the shade.

Where to Find Dovyalis abyssinica

Dovyalis abyssinica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

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-4776106: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.