Dovyalis caffra
Family Salicaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | Kei Apple |
| Synonyms | Aberia caffra Hook.f. & Harv.; Dovyalis caffra (Hook.f. & Harv.) Warb. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 6 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Information unavailable |
| Native range | Africa |
| Exotic range (Australia) | SA, QLD, NSW, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Scrublands/shrublands, Riparian systems, Woodland, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1920 |
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Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 42 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 38 | 34 | 6 | 26 | 14 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 34 | 6 | 30 | 14 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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Further Information
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