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Harpephyllum caffrum
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Outside Reps Theatre, off Sam Nujoma Street, Harare
Photo: Mark Hyde
Harry Pichanick Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Harry Pichanick Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare
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| Common names: | Wild plum (English) |
| Description: | Evergreen tree. Leaves imparipinnate, in clusters at the ends of the thick branches. Flowers in axillary panicles. Calyx 4-5-lobed. Petals 4(-5). Fruit a red drupe, edible. |
| Notes: | The leaflets form circular shapes around the branch apices as may be seen in image 2 |
| Derivation of specific name: | caffrum: from Kaffraria, or South Africa |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Native of South Africa. |
| Growth form(s): | Tree. |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 476. (Includes a picture). Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 21. Fernandes, R. & A. (1966). Anacardiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2) Pages 557 - 558. (Includes a picture). |
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