Diospyros dichrophylla
Common Star Apple, Monkey Apple
Other regional names: Poison Peach
- Poison Peach
Also known as: Diospyros dichrophylla (Gand.) DeWinter +1 more
- Diospyros dichrophylla (Gand.) DeWinter
- Royena dichrophylla Gand.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ebenaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Diospyros dichrophylla (commonly known as Common Star-apple or Monkey Apple) is a shrub or tree within the Ebenaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
St.Helena