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Botanical name |
Englerophytum magalismontanum (SA No 581) |
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Other names |
Stem-fruit; stamvrug (Afrikaans); Bequaertiodendron magalismontanum; Chrysophyllum argyrophyllum; Pouteria magalismontanum |
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Family |
Sapotaceae |
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Dimensions |
Shrub or small tree, often 2 to 5 m |
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Description of stem |
Grey, smooth with markings where the fruit appear |
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Description of leaves |
Clustered at branch ends, obovate, glossy dark green above, distinctly yellow-brown below; prominent midrib with parallel lateral veins, margin entire, petiole over 1 cm, stipules often visible |
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Description of flowers |
Pink, scented clusters of flowers from winter into early summer |
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Description of seed/fruit |
Fleshy, red, with hairy covering, clustered on the old stems, one or two seeds |
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Description of roots |
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Variation |
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Propagation and cultivation |
From seed or cuttings |
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Tolerances |
Hardy |
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Uses |
Edible fruit, not commonly a garden plant, but has good potential |
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Ecological rarity |
Common |
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Pests and diseases |
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Other |
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Location |
Rocky hills, wooded ravines, next to rivers and in bushy areas |
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Distribution (SA provinces) |
Limpopo; Mpumalanga; Gauteng; Kwazulu-Natal |
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Country |
South Africa; Zimbabwe; Mozambique; Swaziland |
