Dovyalis abyssinica
Abyssinian Gooseberry, African Gooseberry
Other regional names: Koshum
- Koshum
Also known as: Aberia abyssinica (A.Rich.) Clos +5 more
- Aberia abyssinica (A.Rich.) Clos
- Dovyalis engleri Gilg
- Flacourtia obtusa Hochst. ex Clos
- Flacourtia obtusata Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Hydnocarpus obtusus C.Presl
- Rumea abyssinica A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Salicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Dovyalis abyssinica (commonly known as Abyssinian-gooseberry or African-gooseberry) is a shrub or tree within the Salicaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda