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: 1115 - AFR:Eastern Cape B
• Qty: 1 confirmed on 03-20-2013

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

data regenerated on Wed, 22 May 2013 14:21:12 -0400