Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
435521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) T.S.Yi, A.J.Mill. & J.Wen

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 33: 864 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434853



Common Names

  • Undulate Searsia
  • Undulate Nux Vomica
  • Undulate Cashew


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Synonyms

  • Rhus aglaophylla Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Rhus nervosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Rhus celastroides Sond. [unknown]
  • Rhus undulata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Rhus spathulata Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Rhus theesans hort. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron celastrodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron undulatum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Searsia undulata (also called Undulate Rhus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Searsia undulata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia undulata is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in well-drained soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Searsia undulata

Searsia undulata can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Searsia undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia undulata?

Searsia undulata

What is the common name of Searsia undulata?

Undulate Searsia

What is the natural habitat of Searsia undulata?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and stony hillsides

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2479736: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Jun Wen (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wen' in the authors string.
Ting Shuang Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Yi' in the authors string.
Allison J. Miller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Mill.' in the authors string.