Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
435571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) F.A.Barkley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Prosp. Iraq Biol. 3: 54 (1962-1963 publ. 1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434903



Common Names

  • Searsia laevigata
  • Smooth searsia
  • Smooth rhus


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Synonyms

  • Rhus atomaria Jacq. [unknown]
  • Rhus pilipes C.Presl [unknown]
  • Rhus crassinervia C.Presl [unknown]
  • Rhus burmanni DC. [unknown]
  • Rhus hirsuta Salisb. [unknown]
  • Rhus elongata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Rhus trifoliata Willd. [unknown]
  • Rhus trifoliata Baker f. [unknown]
  • Rhus villosa L.f. [unknown]
  • Rhus tenuiflora C.Presl [unknown]
  • Rhus livida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron laevigatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron incanum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron elongatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron villosum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Searsia pubescens (Thunb.) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Rhus incana Mill. [unknown]
  • Rhus laevigata atomaria Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus laevigata latifolia Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus laevigata villosa R.Fern. [unknown]
  • Rhus mucronata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Rhus mucronata atomaria Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus mucronata laevigata Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus mucronata latifolia Schönland [unknown]
  • Rhus mucronata villosa Schönland [unknown]

Description

Searsia laevigata (also called Smooth-Crowberry, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to South Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in semi-shade or full sun and is tolerant of drought and frost.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia laevigata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an insect repellent and for making incense.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Searsia laevigata for. cangoana (Moffett) Moffett
Searsia laevigata for. laevigata
Searsia laevigata for. congoana (Moffett) Moffett
Searsia laevigata var. laevigata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Searsia laevigata are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia laevigata is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Searsia laevigata

Searsia laevigata can be found in South Africa.

Searsia laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia laevigata?

Searsia laevigata

What is the common name of Searsia laevigata?

Laevigata

What is the family of Searsia laevigata?

Anacardiaceae

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:71176-1: Based on the initial data import