Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) F.A.Barkley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Prosp. Iraq Biol. 3: 54 (1962-1963 publ. 1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434839
Common Names
- Lucid Searsia
- Lucid Nux Vomica
- Lucid Cashew
Synonyms
- Rhus africana Mill. [unknown]
- Rhus outeniquensis Szyszył. [unknown]
- Rhus cavanillesii DC. [unknown]
- Toxicodendron lucidum Kuntze [unknown]
- Toxicodendron africanum Kuntze [unknown]
- Searsia africana (Mill.) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
- Rhus lucida L. [unknown]
- Rhus lucida outeniquensis Schönland [unknown]
- Rhus schlechteri Diels [unknown]
Description
Searsia lucida (also called Shining Rhus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Searsia lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for landscaping in dry climates.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Searsia lucida for. scoparia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Moffett
Searsia lucida for. elliptica (Sond.) Moffett
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Searsia lucida is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Searsia lucida is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Searsia lucida
Searsia lucida can be found in South Africa.
Searsia lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Searsia lucida?
Searsia lucida
What is the common name of Searsia lucida?
Shiny Searsia
What is the natural habitat of Searsia lucida?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony hillsides
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,