Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
magalismontana
ID:
510933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 170 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510265



Common Names

  • Searsia magalismontana
  • Magalismontana Searsia
  • Searsia


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Synonyms

  • Rhus coriacea Engl. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron burkeanum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron coriaceum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus magalismontana Sond. [unknown]
  • Rhus burkeana Sond. [unknown]
  • Rhus cinerea R.Fern. & A.Fern. [unknown]
  • Rhus oblanceolata Schinz [unknown]
  • Rhus rhodesiensis R.Fern. & A.Fern. [unknown]

Description

Searsia magalismontana (also called Magalies Mountain Rhus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Searsia magalismontana sub. coddii (R.Fern. & A.Fern.) Moffett
Searsia magalismontana sub. trifoliolata (Baker f.) Moffett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Searsia magalismontana 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 magalismontana is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodland and bushveld. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Searsia magalismontana

Searsia magalismontana is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Searsia magalismontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia magalismontana?

Searsia magalismontana

What type of plant is Searsia magalismontana?

A shrub

Where is Searsia magalismontana 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

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.