Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Suurpruim, Wildepruim, Sour plum, Wild plum, umGwenya

Family: Anacardiaceae (Sumac)

Distribution: Southern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Life form: Evergreen tree

Comments: An attractive evergreen tree useful as an ornamental tree and for attracting birds and butterflies. Popularly planted as a street tree in a number of South African towns and cities. With its thick crown and somewhat drooping leaves, the wild plum is a good shade tree.
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