Dovyalis Caffra
| Agro-ecological Zone |
|---|
| All zones |
| Growth rate | Management practices | Invasiveness | Leafing Phenology | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Trimming, pruning | Yes | Evergreen | Kenya |
| Country | Rainfall | Temperature | Altitude | Soil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1500 - 3000 | 11to31 | 200 - 2450 | Kei apple thrives in deep, well drained, loamy or sandy soil to which compost has been added |
| Common names/English | Kamba | Kikuyu | Maasai | Samburu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kei apple | Kikambua | Kaiyaba |
| Propagation Method | Seed shelf life | Pre-sowing seed treatment | Seed Dispersal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedlings | If dried carefully and stored at 3°c, the seed can remain viable for several years | Not necessary | Birds, humans |
| Cultural Uses |
|---|
| Ornamental |