Dovyalis hebecarpa
Ceylon Gooseberry, Ceylon Goosberry
Other regional names: Ketembilla +2 more
- Ketembilla
- Kitambilla
- Kitembilla
Also known as: Aberia gardneri Clos +3 more
- Aberia gardneri Clos
- Aberia hebecarpa (Gardner) Kuntze
- Doryalis hebecarpa (Gardn.) Warb.
- Rumea hebecarpa Gardner
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Salicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to Tropical Asia, Dovyalis hebecarpa (commonly known as Ceylon Gooseberry or Ceylon-Goosberry) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Salicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Sri Lanka
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cook Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Hawaii, Marianas, Puerto Rico