Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rogersii
ID:
510962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schönland) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 172 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510294

Common Names

  • Searsia Rogersii
  • Rogersii Searsia
  • Rogersii's Searsia

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Synonyms

  • Rhus rogersii Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus dentata truncata Burtt Davy [unknown]

Description

Searsia rogersii (also called Rhus rogersii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m tall. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and bushvelds.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia rogersii 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 rogersii is small and white, 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 rogersii 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 rogersii

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

Searsia rogersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia rogersii?

Searsia rogersii

What is the common name of Searsia rogersii?

Rogers' Rhus

What is the natural habitat of Searsia rogersii?

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,

References

Selmar Schonland (1860-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönland' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.