Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Ginkgo biloba
Common name:
Ginkgoboom, Nooienshaarboom, Vrekboom, Ginkgo biloba, Maidenhair tree, Yín xìng
Family:
Ginkgoaceae (Ginkgo)
Distribution:
China
IUCN Red list:
Endangered
Life form:
Deciduous perennial
Usage:
Medicinal ornamental
Comments:
It is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta, all others being extinct. It is found in fossils dating back 270 million years.
Links:
Berkley University - The Ginkgoales
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Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Upper garden, beds at restaurant
(Uk)
• Accession: 1999-37/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Upper garden, beds at restaurant
(Uk)
• Accession: 1999-37/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
3:
Upper garden, beds by Neethling Street
(Un)
• Accession: 1999-37/3 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual