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| − | *Ceylon gooseberry, ketembilla (En) | + | *Ceylon gooseberry, ketembilla (En) |
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| − | Shrub or small dioecious tree, 4-6 m tall, with spiny branches. Fruit a subglobose berry, up to 2.5 cm in diameter, maroon-purple, velvety pubescent. Propagation is by seeds, cuttings, budding and grafting. Less hardy than the kei-apple, requiring good supply of water during development of fruits. | + | *Shrub or small dioecious tree, 4-6 m tall, with spiny branches. |
| + | *Fruit a subglobose berry, up to 2.5 cm in diameter, maroon-purple, velvety pubescent. | ||
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| + | Propagation is by seeds, cuttings, budding and grafting. Less hardy than the kei-apple, requiring good supply of water during development of fruits. | ||
== Selected sources == | == Selected sources == | ||
| − | + | *Mansfeld, R. & Schultze Motel, J., 1986. Verzeichnis landwirtschaftlicher und gärtnerischer Kuturpflanzen. 2nd ed. 4 Volumes. Springer Verlag, Berlin. 1998 pp. | |
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| + | *Ochse, J.J., Soulé, M.J., Dijkman, M.J. & Wehlburg, C., 1961. Tropical and subtropical agriculture. 2 Volumes. The Macmillan Company, New York. 1446 pp. | ||
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| + | *Page, P.E. (Compiler), 1984. Tropical tree fruits for Australia. Queensland Department for Primary Industries, Brisbane, Australia. 226 pp. | ||
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| + | == Authors == | ||
| + | P.C.M. Jansen, J. Jukema, L.P.A. Oyen, T.G. van Lingen | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:31, 7 February 2016
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Introduction |
Dovyalis hebecarpa (Gardner) Warb.
- Family: Flacourtiaceae
Vernacular names
- Ceylon gooseberry, ketembilla (En)
- Ketembillier, groseillier de Ceylon (Fr).
Distribution
Originating from Sri Lanka and India, now cultivated pantropically. In South-East Asia mainly in the Philippines.
Uses
The fruits are used for making preserves as they are usually too sour and astringent to be eaten raw.
Observations
- Shrub or small dioecious tree, 4-6 m tall, with spiny branches.
- Fruit a subglobose berry, up to 2.5 cm in diameter, maroon-purple, velvety pubescent.
Propagation is by seeds, cuttings, budding and grafting. Less hardy than the kei-apple, requiring good supply of water during development of fruits.
Selected sources
- Mansfeld, R. & Schultze Motel, J., 1986. Verzeichnis landwirtschaftlicher und gärtnerischer Kuturpflanzen. 2nd ed. 4 Volumes. Springer Verlag, Berlin. 1998 pp.
- Ochse, J.J., Soulé, M.J., Dijkman, M.J. & Wehlburg, C., 1961. Tropical and subtropical agriculture. 2 Volumes. The Macmillan Company, New York. 1446 pp.
- Page, P.E. (Compiler), 1984. Tropical tree fruits for Australia. Queensland Department for Primary Industries, Brisbane, Australia. 226 pp.
Authors
P.C.M. Jansen, J. Jukema, L.P.A. Oyen, T.G. van Lingen
