Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Tarchonanthus camphoratus
Common name:
Wildekanferbos, Camphor bush, Canfer bush, Mofathla, Moologa, Igqeba emlimhlophe
Family:
Asteraceae (Aster)
Distribution:
Southern Africa
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
National red list:
Least Concern
Comments:
The genus name "Tarchonanthus" is derived from the Greek word meaning funeral flower.The specific name "camphoratus" refers to the strong smell of camphor given off when the leaves are crushed.
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Locations
1:
Beds at Millstream, Van Riebeeck Street entrance
(Millstream)
• Accession: 1999-215/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Beds at Millstream, Van Riebeeck Street entrance
(Millstream)
• Accession: 1999-215/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
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Individual