Cestrum aurantiacum
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Greystone Park NR, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Greystone Park NR, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Mt Chinaka, Juliasdale
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| Frequency: | Local |
| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Evergreen, somewhat scrambling shrub or small tree. The flowers have an overpowering citrus-like smell, particularly at night. Fruits white. |
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| Notes: | It was introduced as a garden ornamental but is now a slightly invasive invasive weed in wetter parts of the country. |
| Derivation of specific name: | aurantiacum: orange-flowered |
| Habitat: | In woodland and riverine forest, often with other exotic species |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1210 - 1530 m |
| Flowering time: | All year |
| Worldwide distribution: | Native to Tropical America from Guatemala to Venezuela. |
| FZ divisions: | C,E |
| Growth form(s): | Tree. |
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| Insects associated with this species: | Rhodogastria amasis (Food plant) |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 22 July 2006 |
| Literature: |
Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 273. Gonçalves, A.E. (2005). Solanaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(4) Page 11. Shone, D.K. & Drummond, R.B. (1965). Poisonous Plants of Rhodesia Ministry of Agriculture, Rhodesia Pages 44 - 45. (Includes a picture). |
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