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Kaffir boxthorn

Lycium afrum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Solanales (อันดับมะเขือ)
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Lycium
Species
Lycium afrum (Kaffir boxthorn)

Names in Other Languages

French Lyciet d'Afrique

Similar Species in Lycium

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African boxthorn
Lycium ferocissimum
Not Evaluated
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Barbary Matrimony Vine
Lycium barbarum
Not Evaluated
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Chinese Teaplant
Lycium chinense
Not Evaluated
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Christmasberry
Lycium carolinianum
Least Concern
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Desert Thorn
Lycium minimum
Least Concern
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Boxthorn
Lycium shawii
Least Concern
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Limpopo Honey-thorn
Lycium bosciifolium
Least Concern
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boxthorn
Lycium europaeum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kaffir boxthorn?
The scientific name of Kaffir boxthorn is Lycium afrum. It belongs to the genus Lycium.
Where does Kaffir boxthorn live?
Kaffir boxthorn is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom.
What family does Kaffir boxthorn belong to?
Kaffir boxthorn (Lycium afrum) belongs to the genus Lycium, which is part of the taxonomic family Solanaceae.
What kingdom does Kaffir boxthorn belong to?
Kaffir boxthorn (Lycium afrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Kaffir boxthorn?
The closest relatives of Kaffir boxthorn in the genus Lycium include African boxthorn, Barbary Matrimony Vine, Chinese Teaplant, Christmasberry, Desert Thorn.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Lycium — 9 Species

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African boxthorn
Lycium ferocissimum
NE 🐾
Barbary Matrimony Vine
Lycium barbarum
NE 🐾
Chinese Teaplant
Lycium chinense
NE 🐾
Christmasberry
Lycium carolinianum
LC 🐾
Desert Thorn
Lycium minimum
LC 🐾
Boxthorn
Lycium shawii
LC 🐾
Limpopo Honey-thorn
Lycium bosciifolium
LC
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Kaffir boxthorn
Lycium afrum
NE
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boxthorn
Lycium europaeum
NE
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