Rhus pentheri
| Rhus pentheri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Rhus |
| Species: | R. pentheri |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhus pentheri Diels | |
Rhus pentheri, the common crowberry (English), gewone kraaibessie (Afrikaans), iNhlokoshiyane (isiZulu), or mutasiri (baVenda), is a species of tree in the genus Rhus. Frost hardy tree reaching a height of up to 6 metres. The tree is mainly evergreen but loses its leaves in severe winters. It has olive-green foliage with dark brown bark and can be grown in either full sun or semi shade. Small flowers are produced and are followed by masses of shiny, light brown, small edible fruits, which provide a feast for birds. Only female trees produce these fruits though. The tree occurs over large portions of South Africa. It has been planted in Spain.[1]
References
- ↑ Antonio López Lillo & José Manuel Sánchez de Lorenzo Cáceres. Árboles en España: manual de identificación. Mundi-Prensa Libros. S.A. Madrid, España. ISBN 84-7114-957-5
- "Rhus pentheri". Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
- Flora Kruger Park, South Africa
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