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Summary
Dovyalis abyssinica or commonly known as Abyssinian Gooseberry is an evergreen, dioecious, spiny shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It reaches about 6-10 m in height with trunk diameter of about 20 cm. It can be found in highland forests in Eastern Africa. The leaves are oval and slender, with wavy or jagged edges. The edible fruit is small, round, and orange in colour. It has a thin, tender skin and a juicy flesh. Roots and stems can as well be eaten in tonic soup. The wood is hard and suitable for tool handles, spoons, and bedsteads. It can also be used for fuel. Abyssinian gooseberry can be grown by seed or cuttings.
Physical Characteristics
Dovyalis abyssinica is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The plant is not self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Aberia abyssinica (A.Rich.) Clos Dovyalis engleri Gilg Flacourtia obtusata Hochst. ex A.Rich. Hydnoc
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Root Stem
Edible Uses:
Fruit - raw or cooked[ 398 ]. The fruit has a thin, tender skin and a juicy melting flesh with an aroma and flavour faintly suggestive of apricots[ 301 ]. When fully ripe it makes a very agreeable jelly[ 301 ]. The fruit is about 25mm in diameter[ 200 ]. Roots and stems are eaten in a tonic soup[ 301 ].
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Medicinal Uses
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The leaves are pounded, soaked in water and the liquid taken as a treatment for indigestion[ 398 ]. The roots are used for treating indigestion and VD[ 398 ].
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Other Uses
Fuel Wood
Other Uses: The wood is hard. It is used for tool handles, spoons and bedsteads[ 398 ]. The wood is used for fuel[ 398 ].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
A plant of the hot, dry, tropics, though it also succeeds in areas of higher rainfall[ 335 ]. Grows best in a fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil[ 200 ]. Dislikes calcareous soils[ 335 ]. Plants begin bearing when about 4 - 5 years old from seed[ 200 ]. Dioecious - both male and female plants must be grown if fruit is required. One male is sufficient for about 30 female plants[ 200 ].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - Layering[ 200 ]. Graft or shield-bud desirable varieties on to seedling rootstocks[ 200 ].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Abyssinian gooseberry, Akudho, Ankakute, Gibin, Kimukiet, Kinokuet, Koshim, Koshum, Kudah, Limoro, Mahhahhari, Mbuchi, Mmango, Mnzuyuyu, Msambwa, Muirungi, Mukambura, Mundariwa, Mundililwa, Nokok, Nukchat, Ol-morogi, Ongolatz, Sangana, Songla, Songola,
Native Range
AFRICA: Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen (Arkhabil Suqutrá), Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed.
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(A.Rich.) Warb.
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