Synsepalum brevipes
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Synsepalum brevipes | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sapotaceae |
Genus: | Synsepalum |
Species: | S. brevipes
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Binomial name | |
Synsepalum brevipes | |
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Synsepalum brevipes is a shrub or medium-sized to large tree in the family Sapotaceae,[4] that is native to the African tropics and subtropics.
Range and habitat
It occurs in the African tropics and in subtropical lowlands from Angola to Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It occurs in dry evergreen forest or as a component of riparian vegetation.[5]
Description
Damaged wood or bark exudes a milky latex, and the bark's slash mark is red.[5] Twigs and young leaves have a downy texture. The sweet-scented flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Edible fruit appear in late winter and contain one smooth seed.
References
- ^ Palmer-Newton, A. (2019). "Synsepalum brevipes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T120223710A120223722. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T120223710A120223722.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Synsepalum brevipes (Baker) T.D.Penn". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ "Synsepalum brevipes (Baker) T.D.Penn". World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. n.d. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ Coates Palgrave, Keith; Coates Palgrave, Meg (1983). Trees of Southern Africa (2nd rev. ed.). Cape Town: C. Struik. ISBN 0-86977-081-0.
- ^ a b Hyde, Mark; et al. "Synsepalum brevipes (Baker f.) T.D. Penn". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
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