Cussonia jatrophoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jatrophoides
ID:
934305
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & E.A.Bruce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 273 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933643
Common Names
- Cussonia jatrophoides
- Jatropha Cabbage Tree
- Jatropha Cabbage Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cussonia jatrophoides (also called jatropha cedar, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry bushveld and rocky outcrops. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cussonia jatrophoides is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cussonia jatrophoides are small, greenish-white and borne in dense panicles. The seeds are small, winged and brown. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple, entire leaves.
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Cussonia jatrophoides is an evergreen, slow-growing tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Cussonia jatrophoides
Cussonia jatrophoides can be found in the forests of Central and East Africa.
Species in the Cussonia genus
Cussonia angolensis, Cussonia arborea, Cussonia arenicola, Cussonia bancoensis, Cussonia brieyi, Cussonia corbisieri, Cussonia gamtoosensis, Cussonia holstii, Cussonia jatrophoides, Cussonia natalensis, Cussonia nicholsonii, Cussonia ostinii, Cussonia paniculata, Cussonia sessilis, Cussonia sphaerocephala, Cussonia spicata, Cussonia thyrsiflora, Cussonia transvaalensis, Cussonia zimmermannii, Cussonia zuluensis,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52447: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.