Natal guarri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Euclea
Species:
E. natalensis
Binomial name
Euclea natalensis
Synonyms
  • Euclea multiflora Hiern[1]
  • Royena macrophylla E.Mey. ex A.DC.[2]

Euclea natalensis, the Natal guarri, is a dioecious African plant species of the family Ebenaceae. It occurs from Ethiopia and Somalia in the north, southwards to the Western Cape, South Africa. It has nectar and also contains pollen[3] Its hirsute, leathery leaves have an opposite arrangement, and the flower sprays grow from the leaf axils. The spherical fruit appear from October to June.[4]

Races

The three races are:[5]

  • Euclea natalensis subsp. natalensis
  • Euclea natalensis subsp. angolensis F.White
  • Euclea natalensis subsp. obovata F.White

References

  1. ↑ "Euclea multiflora Hiern". The Plant List 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  2. ↑ "Euclea natalensis A.DC". The Plant List 2010. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Notten, Alice (February 2010). "Euclea natalensis A.DC". PlantZAfrica.com. SANBI. Archived from the original on 15 May 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Euclea natalensis - Natal Guarri". TreeCo. 1 April 2009. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "Euclea natalensis". The Plant List 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2014.

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