Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
kirkii
ID:
510924

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 169 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510256



Common Names

  • Rhus kirkii
  • Karee-bos
  • Karee


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Synonyms

  • Rhus ampla Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus welwitschii Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus gossweileri Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus eylesii Hutch. [unknown]
  • Rhus polyneura Engl. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Rhus kirkii Oliv. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron kirkii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron amplum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron welwitschii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Searsia kirkii (also called Kirk's Searsia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has large, glossy leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia kirkii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Searsia kirkii are small, yellowish-green and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia kirkii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Searsia kirkii

Searsia kirkii is native to South Africa and can be found in the savannas and woodlands of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Searsia kirkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia kirkii?

Searsia kirkii

What type of plant is Searsia kirkii?

A shrub

Where is Searsia kirkii native to?

Southern 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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.