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Anacardiaceae
Kafir Plum Flower
Harpephyllum caffrum
African strength.
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus
- Harpephyllum
- Native to
- South Africa, Mozambique
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 30-50 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile, loamy
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The tart red fruits are rich in vitamin C and used to make jams, jellies, and traditional fermented drinks.
- The genus name Harpephyllum means 'sickle leaf,' describing the curved shape of the leaflets.
- In Zulu medicine, the bark is used to treat skin conditions including acne and eczema.
- It is a popular street and garden tree in South Africa due to its evergreen canopy and rapid growth.
- The tree is the sole species in its genus, making it a monotypic genus within the cashew family.
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