Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Allophylus natalensis
Common name:
Duinebastertaaibos, Duinevalstaaibos, Dune bastard currant, Dune false currant, Umgqalagquzu, Uzingath, Isihlohlela
Family:
Sapindaceae (Soapberry)
Synonym:
Allophylus erosus
Distribution:
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat:
coastal dunes, forest, bush
National red list:
Least Concern
Life form:
Evergreen shrub / sub-shrub
Usage:
Horticultural, Landscaping
Comments:
It is especially used on the coast due to its sea breeze resistance and because it makes a good windbreak.
Links:
iSpot
•
Red List of South African Plants
Locations
1:
Upper garden, beds bordering Van Riebeeck Street
(Uv)
• Accession: 1999-650/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual