Dovyalis
Genus in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
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Ceylon Gooseberry
Dovyalis is a genus of shrubs and small trees. Recent genetic evidence has shown the genus to belong to the family Salicaceae; formerly it was classified in the family Flacourtiaceae. The 15 species are native to Africa (Ethiopia south to South Africa) and southern Asia (India, Sri Lanka). Some are cultivated for their fruit. © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)
See more in the Encyclopedia of Life... Definition
- Parent Taxon
- Salicaceae
- Species
- Taxonomic Completion
5.88%
1 of 17 accepted Species- Global Pollen Project UUID
- f576a94a-4b4a-466b-ada3-82fafdcf6ea2
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility