Rhaphiolepis — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Rhaphiolepis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Rhaphiolepis indica
Rhaphiolepis indica
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained moisture retentive fertile loam or peaty soil in a warm sheltered sunny position. Tolerates all but the hottest desert climates. A very ornamental plant, it is hardier in Britain than is generally supposed, tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c.
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Edible
Rhaphiolepis umbellata
Rhaphiolepis umbellata
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained moisture retentive fertile loam or peaty soil in a warm sheltered sunny position. Prefers a position in light shade. An easily grown plant but it is intolerant of dry cold.
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