Pterocelastrus tricuspidatus

Common name: Kershout, Witpeer, Witpeerhout, Candlewood, Cherrywood, Rooikersiehout, iBholo, iTywina, uTwina

Family: Celastraceae (Bittersweet)

Distribution: Eastern South Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: When in fruit this widely distributed, evergreen bush or tree is a lovely sight, decorated with masses of brilliant orange fruit, which are enjoyed by rock pigeons, mousebirds and other fruit-eating birds.

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1: Beds at Millstream, Van Riebeeck Street entrance (Millstream) • Accession: 1999-1055/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2: Beds at Millstream, Van Riebeeck Street entrance (Millstream) • Accession: 1999-167/3 • Provenance: Unrecorded
3: Upper garden, beds at restaurant (Uk) • Accession: 1999-167 • Provenance: Unrecorded
4: Upper garden, beds bordering Van Riebeeck Street (Uv) • Accession: 1999-1055/3 • Provenance: Unrecorded
5: Upper garden, beds bordering Van Riebeeck Street (Uv) • Accession: 1999-167/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded

Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

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Taxon

Pterocelastrus tricuspidatus

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