Acclimatization, distribution and potential economic use of Argania spinosa (Sapotaceae) in southern Italy

Abstract

Gargano, M. L., De Mastro, G., D’Amico, F. S., Di Gristina, E. & Barone, G.: Acclimatization, distribution and potential economic use of Argania spinosa (Sapotaceae) in southern Italy. — Fl. Medit. 31: 173-181. 2021. — ISSN: 1120-4052 printed, 2240-4538 online. The authors report updated notes on the acclimatization, distribution, areas suitable for cultivation and, potential use of Argania spinosa (Sapotaceae) in southern Italy. Based on observations carried out on the plants cultivated in Bari and the Botanical Garden of Palermo, and on ecological requirements of the species it is possible to consider A. spinosa as a woody species easily adaptable to the coastal climate of southern Italy.