Shaggy-fruited dovyalis
A tropical plant. It grows in moist tropical rainforest but also in drier forests and grassland. It suits humid locations. In East Africa it grows from sea level to 1,500 m altitude or higher. It grows in well-drained deep, sandy loams. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall of 1,100-1,900 mm. It can grow in arid places.
Also known as:
Amatagyengyere, Cheptabirbiriet, Imitegengeri, Munyhee, Mutunku, Mzuyuyu, N'tudza, Olmorogo, Umutegeengeri, Vumahodzi
Synonyms
- Aberia macrocalyx Oliv.
- Dovyalis chirindensis Engl.
- Dovyalis glandulosissima Gilg.
- Dovyalis salicifolia Gilg.
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Shaggy-fruited dovyalis grow?
Found in: Africa, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are about 22 Dovyalis species. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Status: A useful fruit tree. The fruit are especially enjoyed by children.
Growing Shaggy-fruited dovyalis
Cultivation: Plants are often self sown. They can be grown from seed. Fruit are collected form the tree when ripe and the seed removed. It is best to use fresh seed.
Edible Uses: The ripe fruit is eaten. Fruit can be used for jams and jellies. The skin is removed and the fruit boiled. The young green fruit can also be used in pickles.
Production: The fruit are ripe September to November in Zimbabwe and March to June in Tanzania.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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