Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) F.A.Barkley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Prosp. Iraq Biol. 3: 54 (1962-1963 publ. 1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434899
Common Names
- Searsia cuneifolia
- Wedge-leaved searsia
- Wedge-leaved rhus
Synonyms
- Toxicodendron cuneifolium Kuntze [unknown]
- Rhus cuneifolia L.f. [unknown]
Description
Searsia cuneifolia (also called Wedge-Leaf-Crowberry, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to South Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in semi-shade or full sun and is tolerant of drought and frost.
Uses & Benefits
Searsia cuneifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent and for making incense.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Searsia cuneifolia are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Searsia cuneifolia is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Searsia cuneifolia
Searsia cuneifolia can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
Searsia cuneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Searsia cuneifolia?
Searsia cuneifolia
What is the common name of Searsia cuneifolia?
Cuneifolia
What is the family of Searsia cuneifolia?
Anacardiaceae
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,