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Carissa wyliei
An uncommon natal plum relative and probably the only Carissa species lacking spines. Fruits are red, fleshy, and of unknown quality.
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Description
A small shrub growing to 3-10 feet. Flowers are small, white, and form in large clusters. They are sweetly fragrant. Unlike other Carissa species, this species is thornless.
Hardiness
Unknown.
Growing Environment
Grows very well in full sun. Is likely somewhat drought tolerant.
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
Fruits are likely edible. The species is uncommon and information is very limited as to uses.
Native Range
Native to the eastern Cape region of Africa.
Related Species
Apocynaceae | |||
Adenium obesum Desert Rose |
Carissa bispinosa Num Num | ||
Carissa carandas Karonda |
Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum | ||
Carissa wyliei Forest Num Num |
Couma utilis Sorva | ||
Hancornia speciosa Mangaba |
Plumeria obtusa, P. rubra Plumeria | ||
Willughbeia angustifolia Pitabu |
Willughbeia coriacea Willughbeia coriacea | ||
Willughbeia elmerii Willughbeia elmerii |
Willughbeia sarawakensis Willughbeia sarawakensis |