Kitembilla originates from Sri Lanka and southern India.
The juicy fruits of Kitembilla are very sour. They can be eaten fresh but are also used with sugar to make juice or jam.
Names
Scientific
Dovyalis hebecarpa
English
Ketembilla
Kitembilla
Dutch
Ketembilla
Taxonomy
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Dovyalis
Species
Dovyalis hebecarpa (Kitembilla)
Crop categories
Arid crops
Fruits
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Tropical crops