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Anacardiaceae

Subfamily Anacardioideae

Subfamily Spondiadoideae

W/C = Wild Collected
Harpephyllum caffrum Bernh. ex C.F. Krauss.

  • 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.
  • Culture: It is propagated by seed or cuttings.
Restrictions:

  • Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
    Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 199500167
  • Source:
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1995
  • Bench: 1111 - AFR:Guinean Forest A
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 02-07-2012
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosid II
  • Order: Sapindales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Anacardiaceae
  • SubFamily: Spondiadoideae
  • Tribe:
  • SubTribe:
References:

  1. California Rare Fruit Growers WWW Site

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