Dovyalis hebecarpa
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Dovyalis hebecarpa (G.Gardn.) Warb. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Violanae Ordo: Violales |
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Dovyalis hebecarpa (= Aberia gardneri), commonly known as Ceylon Gooseberry, is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Dovyalis hebecarpa was already described and the name validly published by Gustavo García. It was not until 1893, however, that Otto Warburg reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Ceylon Gooseberry is a species in the genus Dovyalis (Ceylon gooseberry) which contains 15 species and belongs to the family of the Flacourtiaceae (Flacourtia Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 6 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Dovyalis hebecarpa is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are obovate with undulate margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The fruits are berries.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Dovyalis hebecarpa is native to India and Sri Lanka.
[edit] Cultivation
The Ceylon Gooseberry can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Dovyalis hebecarpa
[edit] History
[edit] Dovyalis hebecarpa in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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