Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
510983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 173 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510315

Common Names

  • Searsia zeyheri
  • Zeyher's Rhus
  • Zeyher's Crowsfoot

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Synonyms

  • Rhus glaucovirens Engl. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron glaucovirens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron zeyheri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus zeyheri Sond. [unknown]
  • Rhus zeyheri parvifolia Burtt Davy [unknown]

Description

Searsia zeyheri (also called Rhus zeyheri, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to South Africa. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodland, scrubland, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia zeyheri is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Searsia zeyheri are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia zeyheri is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is easily propagated from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Searsia zeyheri

Searsia zeyheri can be found in the dry savannas of South Africa.

Searsia zeyheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia zeyheri?

Searsia zeyheri

What is the common name of Searsia zeyheri?

Zeyher's raisin bush

Where is Searsia zeyheri native to?

South Africa

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

Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.