Dovyalis hebecarpa
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| Internal ID | UUID644035ef86f19081247656 |
| Scientific name | Dovyalis hebecarpa |
| Authority | (Gardner) Warb. |
| First published in | Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 44 (1893) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
- Fresh fruit of Dovyalis hebecarpa is marketed locally and in specialty markets. The fruit is also sold as a puree, canned pulp, or frozen product. Processed forms include jams, jellies, fruit sauces, syrups, and fruit‑based beverages such as cocktails and fruit wines.
Industrial and craft applications:
- Fruit pulp is the primary input for jam and jelly production. The natural pectin content of the pulp enables standard hot‑pack gel formation without added pectin in many recipes. Small‑scale processors also use the pulp as a flavoring base for confectionery fillings and for dairy‑based desserts. In limited commercial settings, the pulp is evaluated as a source of pectin for the food‑industry market.
Food and beverages (non‑medicinal):
- The fruit is eaten fresh for its tart‑sweet flavor. Processed products include jams and jellies (often labeled “Ceylon gooseberry jam”), fruit sauces for desserts and savory dishes, and syrups for pancakes or ice‑cream toppings. The juice or puree is employed in mixed drinks, mocktails, and in the production of fruit wines. The fruit’s pulp can be incorporated into pies, tarts, and other baked goods.
Properties relevant to use:
- The fruit typically has a pH of 3.5–4.0, which contributes to its acidic taste and supports microbial stability in preserved products. Soluble‑solids measurements range from 10 to 12 ° Brix, providing sufficient sugar for jam‑setting when combined with its endogenous pectin. The pectin is of the high‑methoxy type, allowing gel formation under acidic, high‑sugar conditions typical of fruit preserves.
Sustainability and sourcing:
- Dovyalis hebecarpa is cultivated in tropical regions of South Asia (notably Sri Lanka and southern India) and in parts of Florida and Australia. The crop is propagated by seed and maintained on small‑holder farms with low input requirements. Harvesting occurs seasonally, and the fruit is marketed locally for fresh consumption and for processing. The species is not listed as threatened and is considered suitable for low‑input horticultural systems.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Rumea hebecarpa | Gardner | Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 7: 9 (1847) |
| Aberia gardneri | Clos | Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 4, 8: 235. 1857 |
| Aberia hebecarpa | (Gardner) Kuntze | Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 43 (1891) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | ceylon gooseberry |
| Arabic | رامحة نضرة الثمار |
| Persian | انگور فرنگی سیلان |
| Japanese | セイロンスグリ |
| Dutch | ketembilla |
| Russian | Кетембилла |
| Sinhala | කැටඹිල්ල |
| Tamil | கொக்கு வெட்டி |
| Chinese | 木莓 |
| Chinese | 锡兰莓 |
| Chinese | 酸味果 |
| Chinese | 锡兰醋栗 |
| Chinese | 錫蘭莓 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indian Subcontinent
- Sri Lanka
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Indian Subcontinent
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Pacific click to expand
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North-central Pacific
- Hawaii
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Northwestern Pacific
- Marianas
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South-central Pacific
- Cook Islands
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North-central Pacific
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Southern America click to expand
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Caribbean
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Puerto Rico
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Central America
- El Salvador
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Caribbean
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000925151 |
| USDA Plants | DOHE2 |
| Tropicos | 13201126 |
| INPN | 447218 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111561-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-4776119 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 353906 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 688332 |
| IPNI | 111561-1 |
| iNaturalist | 401513 |
| GBIF | 2874134 |
| Freebase | /m/077md3 |
| EPPO | DOVHE |
| EOL | 486339 |
| USDA GRIN | 14617 |
| Wikipedia | Dovyalis_hebecarpa |
| CMAUP | NPO29086 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Aporphines | |||||
| (+)-Corydine | 10153 | Click to see | 341.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| (+)-Isocorydine | 10143 | Click to see | 341.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Bulbocapnine | 12441 | Click to see | 325.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Corytuberine | 160500 | Click to see CN1CCC2=CC(=C(C3=C2C1CC4=C3C(=C(C=C4)OC)O)O)OC | 327.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Phthalide isoquinolines | |||||
| Noscapine | 275196 | Click to see | 413.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Protoberberine alkaloids and derivatives | |||||
| (13Ar)-3,10-Dimethoxy-6,8,13,13A-Tetrahydro-5H-Isoquinolino(2,1-B)Isoquinoline-2,9-Diol | 1152279 | Click to see | 327.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| (R)-3-Hydroxyl-2,9,10-Trimethoxytetrahyrdooxyprotoberberine | 12304090 | Click to see | 341.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| (S)-Canadine | 21171 | Click to see | 339.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 6,6aalpha,11,14-Tetrahydro-9-methoxy-6beta-methyl-12H-benzo[a]-1,3-benzodioxolo[4,5-g]quinolizin-8-ol | 25050515 | Click to see CC1C2C3=CC(=C(C=C3CCN2CC4=C1C=CC5=C4OCO5)OC)O | 339.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Corybulbine | 10316181 | Click to see | 355.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Corydaline | 101301 | Click to see CC1C2C3=CC(=C(C=C3CCN2CC4=C1C=CC(=C4OC)OC)OC)OC | 369.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| D-Tetrahydropalmatine | 969488 | Click to see COC1=C(C2=C(CC3C4=CC(=C(C=C4CCN3C2)OC)OC)C=C1)OC | 355.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Dehydrocorydaline | 34781 | Click to see | 366.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Isocorypalmine, (+)- | 71261649 | Click to see | 341.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Tetrahydropalmatine | 72301 | Click to see COC1=C(C2=C(CC3C4=CC(=C(C=C4CCN3C2)OC)OC)C=C1)OC | 355.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Thalictricavine | 12443379 | Click to see CC1C2C3=CC4=C(C=C3CCN2CC5=C1C=CC(=C5OC)OC)OCO4 | 353.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Alkaloids and derivatives / Protopine alkaloids | |||||
| (-)-Corycavine | 90478581 | Click to see CC1C2=C(CN(CCC3=CC4=C(C=C3C1=O)OCO4)C)C5=C(C=C2)OCO5 | 367.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Corycavamine | 12304036 | Click to see | 367.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Corycavidine | 12304035 | Click to see | 383.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / Phenolic glycosides | |||||
| [(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-[4-hydroxy-2-[[(1R)-1-hydroxy-6-oxocyclohex-2-ene-1-carbonyl]oxymethyl]phenoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl] benzoate | 162889087 | Click to see | 544.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP060204E |
| [(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-[2-[[(1S)-1-hydroxy-6-oxocyclohex-2-ene-1-carbonyl]oxymethyl]phenoxy]oxan-3-yl] benzoate | 92212918 | Click to see | 528.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP060204E |
| [4,5-Dihydroxy-2-[4-hydroxy-2-[(1-hydroxy-6-oxocyclohex-2-ene-1-carbonyl)oxymethyl]phenoxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl] benzoate | 73238325 | Click to see | 544.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP060204E |
| 2'-O-benzoyl-salicortin | 404838 | Click to see | 528.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP060204E |
| Tremulacin | 442544 | Click to see | 528.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1021/NP060204E |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Tetrahydroisoquinolines | |||||
| Hydrohydrastinine | 22301 | Click to see CN1CCC2=CC3=C(C=C2C1)OCO3 | 191.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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| In public collections | 0 |