Dovyalis (Abyssinian), African gooseberry

Where does Dovyalis (Abyssinian) grow?

Found in: Africa, Cuba, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Socotra, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia

Notes: The fruit are rich in Vitamin C. There are about 15-22 Dovyalis species. Most have edible fruit. They are mostly in Africa and Sri Lanka. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.

Status: The fruit are eaten especially by children.

Growing Dovyalis (Abyssinian), African gooseberry

Cultivation: It can be grown by seed or cuttings. Fruit are normally picked from the tree. Fruits do not store well and bruise easily.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and used in jam. It is also used for jelly and fruit punch.

Production: It takes 7-8 months between flowering and fruit maturity. In Tanzania fruit are collected from April to June.

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