Synsepalum brevipes

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Synsepalum brevipes
Synsepalum brevipes, blaar, Inhamitangabos.jpg
Leaf detail - upper and underside

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Synsepalum
Species:
S. brevipes
Binomial name
Synsepalum brevipes
(Baker) T.D.Penn.[2][3]
Synonyms
  • Pachystela brevipes (Baker) Engl.
  • Pachystela cinerea (Engl.) Engl.
  • Sideroxylon brevipes Baker

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[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Synsepalum brevipes (Baker) T.D.Penn". World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. n.d. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Coates Palgrave, Keith; Coates Palgrave, Meg (1983). Trees of Southern Africa (2nd rev. ed.). Cape Town: C. Struik. ISBN 0-86977-081-0.
  5. ^ a b Hyde, Mark; et al. "Synsepalum brevipes (Baker f.) T.D. Penn". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 7 July 2015.

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