Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rehmanniana
ID:
510958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 172 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510290



Common Names

  • Searsia rehmanniana
  • Rehmanniana Searsia
  • Searsia


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Synonyms

  • Toxicodendron rehmannianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus rehmanniana Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus pubescens uitenhagensis Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Rhus vulgaris auct.mult.non Meikle [deprecated]

Description

Searsia rehmanniana (also called Rhus rehmanniana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m tall. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and bushvelds.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia rehmanniana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Searsia rehmanniana var. glabrata (Sond.) Moffett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Searsia rehmanniana is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia rehmanniana 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 rehmanniana

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

Searsia rehmanniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia rehmanniana?

Searsia rehmanniana

What is the common name of Searsia rehmanniana?

Rehmann's Rhus

What is the natural habitat of Searsia rehmanniana?

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.