Dovyalis caffra - Kei aplle

Description and Uses

Dovyalis caffra (Kei aplle) is a tropical shrub from Southern Africa . It is mainly grown for its fruit crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by hand picking. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; fodder, ornamental, timber, fruit, apiculture, poison herbicide, The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the shrub's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The shrub's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 700 - 900 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the shrub's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 17 years the shrub can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Dovyalis caffra has a lifespan of 20 years.

Environmental limitations

The shrub is 5 meters tall with a crown of 4 meters wide. The shrub prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is fast growing and intolerant to shade. Dovyalis caffra has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo and ecto mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The shrub's flower-morphology is dioecious and is pollinated by insects. Dovyalis caffra is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Dovyalis caffra thrives in an altitude of 200 to 2450 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -5°C; optimally between 11 - 31°C. The optimal rainfall is 2400 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 900 - 3000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 9.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Dovyalis caffra is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are recalcitrant and can be stored for 12 months. There are approximative 100000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}