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umkokolo

Dovyalis caffra

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Dovyalis caffra (umkokolo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manzana cafre

German Keiapfel

Portuguese dovialis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of umkokolo?

The scientific name of umkokolo is Dovyalis caffra. It belongs to the genus Dovyalis.

What is the conservation status of umkokolo?

umkokolo (Dovyalis caffra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does umkokolo live?

umkokolo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.

What family does umkokolo belong to?

umkokolo (Dovyalis caffra) belongs to the genus Dovyalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.

Is umkokolo endangered?

No, umkokolo (Dovyalis caffra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does umkokolo belong to?

umkokolo (Dovyalis caffra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of umkokolo?

The closest relatives of umkokolo in the genus Dovyalis include Abyssinian-gooseberry, Apricot Sourberry, Ceylon gooseberry, Dune Sourberry, Sourberry.