Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
510954

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moffett) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 171 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510286

Common Names

  • Searsia pygmaea
  • Pygmaea Searsia
  • Searsia

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Synonyms

  • Rhus pygmaea Moffett [unknown]

Description

Searsia pygmaea (also called Rhus pygmaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3m tall. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and bushvelds.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia pygmaea is used for its medicinal properties, as a windbreak, and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Searsia pygmaea is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia pygmaea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Searsia pygmaea

Searsia pygmaea is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Searsia pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia pygmaea?

Searsia pygmaea

What is the common name of Searsia pygmaea?

Pygmy Rhus

What is the natural habitat of Searsia pygmaea?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,