Carissa — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Carissa recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Carissa bispinosa
Carissa bispinosa
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Can be grown in tropical and subtropical areas. Prefers a well-drained but moisture-retentive, fertile soil and a position in full sun or light shade.
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Carissa carandas
Carissa carandas
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
A plant of subtropical to tropical areas, where it is found at elevations up to metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 23 - 30°c, but can tolerate 16 - 34°c. It can be killed by temperatures of -2°c or lower.
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Carissa macrocarpa
Carissa macrocarpa
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
A plant mainly of the subtropical zone, where it is found at low elevations. It succeeds in a variety of climatic conditions and at a wide range of elevations and latitudes. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 23 - 28°c, but can tolerate 10 - 34°c.
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Carissa spinarum
Carissa spinarum
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the hot, usually drier tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 1,600 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 35°c, but can tolerate 10 - 39°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 900 - 1,300mm, but tolerates 700 - 4,000mm.
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