Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 302 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713064
Common Names
- Serrated Gymnosporia
- Gymnosporia serrata
- Serrated Thorn
Synonyms
- Maytenus serrata (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) R.Wilczek [unknown]
- Celastrus edulis Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Celastrus pyrifolia Herb.Franq. ex Oliv. [unknown]
- Celastrus schimperi Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Celastrus serratus Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Celastrus serrulatus R.Br. [unknown]
- Gymnosporia serrata schimperi (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Fiori [unknown]
- Maytenus serratus argutus (Loes.) R.Wilczek [valid]
Description
Gymnosporia serrata (also called Serrate Mock Orange, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and woodlands. Its leaves are small and grey-green in colour, and its bark is rough and grey.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnosporia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnosporia serrata has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a single head. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnosporia serrata is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and will tolerate light shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Gymnosporia serrata
Gymnosporia serrata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Gymnosporia serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnosporia serrata?
Gymnosporia serrata
What are the common names of Gymnosporia serrata?
Common names of Gymnosporia serrata include Wild Olive and Wild Ash
What is the natural habitat of Gymnosporia serrata?
Gymnosporia serrata is native to South Africa and can be found in woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands
Species in the Gymnosporia genus
Gymnosporia jinyangensis,
Gymnosporia orbiculata,
Gymnosporia acuminata,
Gymnosporia addat,
Gymnosporia alaternifolia,
Gymnosporia andongensis,
Gymnosporia annobonensis,
Gymnosporia arbutifolia,
Gymnosporia arenicola,
Gymnosporia bachmannii,
Gymnosporia bailadillana,
Gymnosporia baumii,
Gymnosporia benguelensis,
Gymnosporia beniensis,
Gymnosporia berberoides,
Gymnosporia bonii,
Gymnosporia brevipetala,
Gymnosporia buchananii,
Gymnosporia buxifolia,
Gymnosporia buxifolioides,
Gymnosporia capitata,
Gymnosporia cassinoides,
Gymnosporia chevalieri,
Gymnosporia commiphoroides,
Gymnosporia cortii,
Gymnosporia crataegina,
Gymnosporia crenata,
Gymnosporia devenishii,
Gymnosporia dhofarensis,
Gymnosporia divaricata,
Gymnosporia diversifolia,
Gymnosporia drummondii,
Gymnosporia elliptica,
Gymnosporia emarginata,
Gymnosporia engleriana,
Gymnosporia falconeri,
Gymnosporia forsskaoliana,
Gymnosporia fruticosa,
Gymnosporia gariepensis,
Gymnosporia glaucophylla,
Gymnosporia gracilipes,
Gymnosporia gracilis,
Gymnosporia grandifolia,
Gymnosporia grossularia,
Gymnosporia gurueensis,
Gymnosporia hainanensis,
Gymnosporia harenensis,
Gymnosporia harlandii,
Gymnosporia harveyana,
Gymnosporia heterophylla,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,