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.

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General Information

Searsia lucida is a shrub or a small tree, it grows up to 3 metres tall. The young parts are frequently covered with shining resin[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a source of tannins.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Southern Africa - Zimbabwe, Swaziland, S. Africa.

Habitat

Scrub and forests at elevations up to 2,100 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	2.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is a source of tannins[].

Propagation

Seed -

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