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Anacardiaceae

Subfamily Anacardioideae

Harpephyllum caffrum Bernh. ex C.F. Krauss.

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: Kaffir Plum
  • Family: Anacardiaceae Lindl.

  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Habitat:

  • Description: A South African small tree, very ornamental, branches are brittle in heavy winds. It flowers and fruits from summer to fall. The fruit are red about an inch long, thin skin and sweet flesh. Grown in Florida and Southern California. It is propagated by seed.

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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 199500167
  • Source:
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1995
  • Bench: 1106 - 1100 - S Ground Bed
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-07-2008
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosid II
  • Order: Sapindales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Anacardiaceae
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References:

California Rare Fruit Growers WWW Site

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