Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
quartiniana
ID:
435514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) A.J.Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 162: 1403 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434846

Common Names

  • Quartin's Searsia
  • Quartin's Nux Vomica
  • Quartin's Cashew

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Synonyms

  • Rhus huillensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus stolzii Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus kotschyana Fenzl [unknown]
  • Rhus quartiniana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron quartinianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus quartiniana acutifoliata Meikle [unknown]
  • Rhus quartiniana zambesiensis A.Fern. & R.Fern. [unknown]

Description

Searsia quartiniana (also called Quartin's 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 quartiniana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Searsia quartiniana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia quartiniana 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 quartiniana

Searsia quartiniana can be found in South Africa.

Searsia quartiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia quartiniana?

Searsia quartiniana

What is the common name of Searsia quartiniana?

Quartin's Searsia

What is the natural habitat of Searsia quartiniana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2479729: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Allison J. Miller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Mill.' in the authors string.