Turraea obtusifolia
Close-up of flower
Stem, leaves, and flowers
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
Synonyms[2]
  • 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.[2][3] 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.[4][5]

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. 1 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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