Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
435563

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) F.A.Barkley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Iraq Biol. 3: 54 (1962-1963 publ. 1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434895

Common Names

  • Searsia dentata
  • Toothed searsia
  • Toothed rhus

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Synonyms

  • Rhus acutidens Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus parvifolia Harv. [unknown]
  • Rhus grandidentata DC. [unknown]
  • Rhus sonderi Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus micrantha Thunb. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron acutidens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron dentatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron sonderi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus dentata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Rhus dentata dentata [unknown]
  • Rhus dentata parvifolia Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus dentata puberula R.Fern. [unknown]

Description

Searsia dentata (also called Toothleaf-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 dentata 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 dentata are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia dentata 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 dentata

Searsia dentata can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

Searsia dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia dentata?

Searsia dentata

What is the common name of Searsia dentata?

Dentata

What is the family of Searsia dentata?

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,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71172-1: Based on the initial data import