Medium
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Species
Lycium ferocissimum
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- African boxthorn
- Plant type
- Bush shrub
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Subtropical regions of Africa
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Lycium ferocissimum is
Lycium ferocissimum, or African boxthorn, is an upright shrub native to subtropical regions of Africa. It carries stiff, sharp thorns along its branches.
You will find this plant prefers full sun and low water. It grows well in warm, dry environments and is easily started from seed.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Low
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Timeline
People and Lycium ferocissimum
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Original range
People in southern Africa have long lived alongside this shrub. Its dense, thorny habit often served as a natural barrier or defensive hedge.
- 19th century
Global movement
European settlers moved this species to other continents for use as a fencing plant. Its ability to grow in poor soil made it a preferred choice for livestock boundaries.
- Modern day
Current status
You likely encounter it today in landscapes where drought tolerance is necessary. Its role has shifted from a functional agricultural tool to a specialized specimen for those interested in resilient, architectural shrubs.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Warm
1 of 1 (100%)
Low
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Collectors
People growing Lycium ferocissimum
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Questions
Frequently asked about Lycium ferocissimum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Lycium ferocissimum?
Lycium ferocissimum is a species in the Lycium genus. Commonly known as African boxthorn, a bush shrub, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Subtropical regions of Africa.
How do you care for Lycium ferocissimum?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Lycium ferocissimum is Full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity.
How rare is Lycium ferocissimum?
Lycium ferocissimum is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Lycium ferocissimum called?
Lycium ferocissimum is also known as Lycium ferocissimum, Lycium campanulatum, and Lycium macrocalyx.
Where can I see real photos of Lycium ferocissimum?
Browse public Lycium ferocissimum collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Lycium ferocissimum on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Lycium ferocissimum, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Lycium ferocissimum collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.