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 Karanda		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