Taxon

Cussonia paniculata

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Common name: Bergkiepersol, Kiepersol, Highveld cabbage Tree, Mountain cabbage tree, Umsenge, Motsetse, Umsengembuzi
Family: Araliaceae (Ginseng)
Distribution: Southern Africa
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: Often found on rocky outcrops, the mountain cabbage tree is adapted both in its waxy leaves and thickset roots to survive dry seasons. The emperor moth has also been known to be associated with this species, its larvae feeding on the leaves.
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