Taxon

Calodendrum capense

 
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Calodendrum capense - Wilde-kastaiing, Cape chestnut, Wild chestnut, Umbhaba, uMemezi
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Common name: Wilde-kastaiing, Cape chestnut, Wild chestnut, Umbhaba, uMemezi
Family: Rutaceae (Rue)
Distribution: Africa
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: One of the diagnostic features of this family is the presence of oil glands on the leaves, visible as tiny translucent dots when held up to the light. Another common feature, caused by the oil, is the strong scent of the leaves, particularly when they are crushed.
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