Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
510890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond. ex Engl.) Moffett

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 167 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510222

Common Names

  • Rhus burchellii
  • Burchell's Karee
  • Karee-bos

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Synonyms

  • Rhus burchellii Sond. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron burchellii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus undulata burchellii Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus undulata tricrenata R.Fern. [unknown]

Description

Searsia burchellii (also called Burchell's Rhus, Burchell's Krantz, and Burchell's Krans, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1-2m tall. It is native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa, and is found in rocky outcrops, scrubland, and dry woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia burchellii is a wildflower that is used in landscaping and as a cover crop. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Searsia burchellii has small white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia burchellii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Searsia burchellii

Searsia burchellii is native to South Africa.

Searsia burchellii FAQ

What type of soil does Searsia burchellii prefer?

Searsia burchellii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Searsia burchellii?

Searsia burchellii prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Searsia burchellii?

Searsia burchellii typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.

Species in the Searsia genus

Searsia lucida, Searsia parviflora, Searsia pentaphylla, Searsia quartiniana, Searsia rosmarinifolia, Searsia sinuata, Searsia undulata, Searsia rigida, Searsia leptodictya, Searsia natalensis, Searsia dentata, Searsia angustifolia, Searsia cuneifolia, Searsia gueinzii, Searsia incisa, Searsia laevigata, Searsia lancea, Searsia ciliata, Searsia acuminatissima, Searsia albida, Searsia anchietae, Searsia angolensis, Searsia arenaria, Searsia aucheri, Searsia batophylla, Searsia blanda, Searsia bolusii, Searsia brenanii, Searsia burchellii, Searsia carnosula, Searsia chirindensis, Searsia crenata, Searsia crenulata, Searsia discolor, Searsia dissecta, Searsia divaricata, Searsia dracomontana, Searsia dregeana, Searsia dumetorum, Searsia engleri, Searsia erosa, Searsia fanshawei, Searsia fastigata, Searsia flexicaulis, Searsia gallagheri, Searsia gerrardii, Searsia glauca, Searsia glutinosa, Searsia gracilipes, Searsia gracillima,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2608592: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.