Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pterota
ID:
510952

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Presl) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 171 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510284



Common Names

  • Searsia pterota
  • Pterota Searsia
  • Searsia


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Synonyms

  • Rhus pterota C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Searsia pterota (also called Rhus pterota, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8m tall. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and bushvelds.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia pterota is used for its medicinal properties, as a windbreak, and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Searsia pterota is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of this plant is a small, black seed that is encased in a hard, woody shell. The seedlings of this plant are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia pterota 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 pterota

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

Searsia pterota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia pterota?

Searsia pterota

What is the common name of Searsia pterota?

Winged Rhus

What is the natural habitat of Searsia pterota?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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 Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.