Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
510895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey. ex Sond.) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 168 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510227

Common Names

  • Rhus discolor
  • Karee-bos
  • Karee

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Synonyms

  • Rhus grandifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus villosissima Engl. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron grandifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron discolor Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron villosissimum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus discolor E.Mey. ex Sond. [unknown]
  • Rhus discolor villosissima Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Rhus discolor grandifolia Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus discolor latifolia Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus discolor villosissima Schönland [unknown]

Description

Searsia discolor (also called Discolored Rhus, Discolored Krantz, and Discolored 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 discolor 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 discolor has small white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia discolor 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 discolor

Searsia discolor can be found in dry forests and scrublands in South Africa.

Searsia discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia discolor?

Searsia discolor

What is the common name of Searsia discolor?

Creamy Rhus

What is the natural habitat of Searsia discolor?

Dry, rocky or sandy slopes, bushveld, grassland and open woodland

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

Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.