Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Sideroxylon spinosum
Common name:
argan
Family:
Sapotaceae (Sapodilla)
Synonym:
Argania spinosa
Distribution:
Morocco
Habitat:
Arid areas
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Usage:
Edible oil, cosmetic, forage
Comments:
In parts of Morocco, argan takes the place of the olive as a source of forage, edible oil, timber, and fuel in Berber society. The oil is more resistant to oxidation than olive oil, and globally fetches high prices as a cosmetic ingredient.
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Locations
1:
Nursery areas
• Accession: 2021-131 • Origin: Morocco • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Upper garden, beds by Neethling Street
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• Accession: 2021-131/1 • Origin: Morocco • Provenance: Unrecorded
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Individual