Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

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***Hyaenanche* *globosa***

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Hyaenanche globosa - Boesmansgif, Gifboom, Wolweboom, Hyaena poison, Wolwegif

Common name: Boesmansgif, Gifboom, Wolweboom, Hyaena poison, Wolwegif

Family: Picrodendraceae

Synonym: Jatropha globosa

Distribution: Western Cape

National red list: Rare

Comments: The fruits are highly toxic and were formerly used by the San for their arrows and also by local farmers to kill hyaenas.

Links: iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

1: Beds at Millstream, Van Riebeeck Street entrance (Millstream) • Accession: 2016-19/1 • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
2: Beds at Millstream, Van Riebeeck Street entrance (Millstream) • Accession: 2016-19/2 • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
3: Curator's office (prep) (Curator's office) • Accession: 2020-237 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild
4: Nursery areas • Accession: 2015-412/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Wild

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