Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
510897

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 168 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510229

Common Names

  • Rhus divaricata
  • Karee-bos
  • Karee

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Synonyms

  • Rhus fulvescens Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus subferruginata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Rhus divaricata Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Rhus dentata fulvescens Burtt Davy [unknown]

Description

Searsia divaricata (also called Divaricate Rhus, Divaricate Krantz, and Divaricate 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 divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Searsia divaricata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia divaricata 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 divaricata

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

Searsia divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia divaricata?

Searsia divaricata

What is the common name of Searsia divaricata?

Divaricate Rhus

What is the natural habitat of Searsia divaricata?

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

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.