Twigzy

Dovyalis abyssinica

COM clade, placement uncertain » Malpighiales » Salicaceae

Common names: Abyssinian gooseberry, African dove plum, African gooseberry, koshum, Kaffernpflaume, mukambura

IPNI:

111558-1

Plant locations

Eastern Africa > Somalia (Native)

Eastern Africa > Ethiopia (Native)

Eastern Africa > Malawi (Native)

Eastern Africa > Mozambique (Native)

Descriptors

leaf arrangement: alternate

leaf: ovate, oblong, lanceolate

inflorescence: inconspicuous

armament spine: spines

Measurements

overall elevation: 1200.0-2400.0 m

Form

tree
shrub

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

10a
10b
11a
11b

biomes

Tropics - moist