Rhigozum
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Bignoniaceae |
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Genus: | Rhigozum Burch. |
Species | |
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Rhigozum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae.[1]
Rhigozum is a flowering shrub or small tree which is native to the drier areas of Africa. It can grow to 3 metres in height. This genus is characterised by branches which are short, rigid and twisting in angular directions. This genus produces flowers between the months of September and December. It is native to the dry, open woodlands and rocky outcrops of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Species[]
- Kuntze
- Drake
- Burch.
- Hallier f.
- Burch.
- Rhigozum trichotomum Burch.
- Merxm. & A.Schreib.
- Baker
References[]
- ^ "Rhigozum". Kew Plant List. Kew Botanical Gardens. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
External links[]
Categories:
- Bignoniaceae
- Bignoniaceae genera
- Taxa named by William John Burchell
- Bignoniaceae stubs