Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
engleri
ID:
510903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britten) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 168 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510235

Common Names

  • Rhus engleri
  • Karee-bos
  • Karee

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Synonyms

  • Rhus engleri Britten [unknown]

Description

Searsia engleri (also called Engler's Rhus, Engler's Krantz, and Engler'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 engleri 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 engleri has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia engleri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6.6 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a rooting medium, such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted, which usually takes about 6-8 weeks.

Where to Find Searsia engleri

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

Searsia engleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia engleri?

Searsia engleri

What is the common name of Searsia engleri?

Engler's Rhus

What is the natural habitat of Searsia engleri?

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

James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.