Taxon

Trichilia emetica subsp. emetica

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Common name: bushveld Natal mahogany
Family: Meliaceae (Mahogany)
Distribution: Southern Africa to Sudan. In South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Habitat: Riverine vegetation and open woodland
National red list: Least Concern
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: The species name is derived from the emetic properties of the fruit and bark. This iconic bushveld tree has multiple uses with edible parts, medicinal properties, and yielding useful wood.
Links: Krugerpark.co.zaRed List of South African PlantsSANBI PlantZAfricaScience directWikipedia

Locations

  • 1: Nursery areas • Accession: 1999-1244/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
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