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Searsia undulata
(Jacq.) T.S.Yi, A.J.Mill. & J.Wen
Anacardiaceae
There has been considerable uncertainty amongst botanists as to the best way of treating the genus Searsia, with some viewing it as a genus distinct from Rhus, whilst others see insufficient differences and place it as a subgenus of Rhus. There seems to be a growing acceptance that Searsia is distinct and it is treated thus here.
Rhus celastroides Sond.
Rhus excisa Thunb.
Rhus undulata Jacq.
Common Name:
General Information
Searsia undulata is an evergreen, multi-stemmed, much-branched, aromatic shrub that can grow up to 3 metres tall[
].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a source of tannins.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southern Africa - Namibia, southern Botswana, southern Zimbabwe, Swaziland, S. Africa.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Shrub |
| Height | 2.50 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The bark is a source of tannins[
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- Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa.
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- An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.
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Propagation
Seed -
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