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Turraea obtusifolia

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Species of plant

Turraea obtusifolia
Close-up of flower
Stem, leaves, and flowers
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Turraea
Species: T. obtusifolia
Binomial name
Turraea obtusifolia
Hochst.
Synonyms
  • Rutaea obtusifolia (Hochst.) M.Roem.
  • Turraea oblancifolia Bremek.
  • Turraea obtusifolia var. matopensis Baker f.
  • Turraea obtusifolia var. microphylla C.DC.

Turraea obtusifolia, the small honeysuckle tree, small honeysuckle bush, or South African honeysuckle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Meliaceae, native to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa. Typically 1 to 5 m (2 to 15 ft) tall and spreading 1 to 3 m (2 to 10 ft) wide, it is hardy in USDA zones 10 through 11, and is recommended for containers and suggested for bonsai.

References

  1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2020). "Small Honeysuckle Tree Turraea obtusifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T146442315A146442317. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T146442315A146442317.en. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Turraea obtusifolia Hochst". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  3. Foden, W.; Potter, L. (2005). "Small Honeysuckle Tree". National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Retrieved 3 January 2024. Common Names: Amazulu (z), Ikunzi Embomvana (z), Inkunzi (z), Kleinkamperfoelieboom (a), Klein-kanferfoelieboom (a), Lesser Honeysuckle Tree (e), Phukutsa (tw), Small Honeysuckle Bush (e), Small Honeysuckle Tree (e), Umadlozanomncane (z), Umhlatholana (z), Umhlatholana (x)
  4. "Turraea obtusifolia". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024. Common Name: South African honeysuckle
  5. "Turraea Species, Small Honeysuckle Tree, South African Honeysuckle, Star Bush. Turraea obtusifolia". Dave's Garden. MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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Turraea obtusifolia
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