PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ERICALES / SAPOTACEAE / CHRYSOPHYLLOIDEAE / DONELLA / VIRIDIFOLIA
A large tree 10-30 m high, with a girth at 2 m from the ground of 1.5 m and over; trunk usually unbranched for 5 m or more; innovations, petioles, pedicels and calyx -1obes finely rusty velvety-tomentose. Leaves scattered on the branches, thinly coriaceous, e x stipulate, 4-12 cm long and 2-4.5 cm wide, oblong or(ob-)ovate-oblong, ovate or elliptic, obtuse or bluntly acuminate, more or less rounded at the base, dark glossy green above, lighter and dull beneath, glabrous when mature, except near the midrib and at the very base near the petiole beneath, with reflexed edge; midrib impressed above, prominent beneath; lateral nerves about 11 per cm, patent but not quite perpendicular to the midrib, often forked, almost straight, parallel; petioles 5-12 mm long. Flowers 2-2.5 mm long, nearly globose, in up to 20-flowered clusters in the axils of the lower leaves and on raised warts on the older twigs; bracts very minute or wanting; pedicels almost capillary, 4-5 mm long. Sepals erect, concave, ciliate. Corolla scarcely longer than the calyx; tube urceolate; lobes erect, ovate to oblong-rotundate, very obtuse or rounded, ciliate at least at the lateral margins. Ovary densely rusty-villous, often somewhat lobed; style conical-cylindric from a broad base, longer than the ovary. Berry depressed-globose with a depression near the top (shaped like a small apple), 2-3 cm long and 2-3.5 cm in diam., smooth, glabrous, yellow when ripe with a yellowish-white pulp. Seeds semicircular-elliptic, 15-18 mm long, 9-12 mm broad and 5-6 mm thick in centre, keeled and curved at the back, almost straight at the ventral side with a long, narrow, linear scar occupying nearly the whole length of the seed; testa hard, shiny as if polished, bright yellow-brown when dry. From: Meeuse, ADJ. 1963. Sapotaceae. Fl. S. Africa 26: 31-53. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks
Large tree, 3-30 m high, bark pale grey. Leaves chartaceous; oblong or narrowly ovate-oblong, glabrescent, glossy above, base acuminate, margins undulate; petioles brownish pubescent. Flowers white, axillary in fascicles. Corolla: tube short, campanulate, ciliate. Stamens short; anthers versatile; filaments pilose, white hairs. Ovary pubescent; style columnar. Flowering time Jan., Feb. Fruit 5-seeded, ± 20 mm in diam., subglobose, green-yellow. Seed with a long, narrow, ventral scar, smooth and shiny, testa hard. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Sapotaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1472-1475. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks
In evergreen lowland forests. From: Meeuse, ADJ. 1963. Sapotaceae. Fl. S. Africa 26: 31-53. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks
Evergreen subtropical forest, often a canopy tree; Indigenous Forests. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Sapotaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1472-1475. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks
In Natal, Swaziland and the southern part of Portuguese East Africa. From: Meeuse, ADJ. 1963. Sapotaceae. Fl. S. Africa 26: 31-53. Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 248 (1961)
Type: South Africa, Natal, Berea near Durban, Wood 11636 (NH0012497-0, lecto.; BOL137810, K000430603 & K000430604, PRE0632632-0 & PRE0632633-0, isolecto.). Lectotype designated by Mackinder et al., Edinburgh Journal of Botany 73(3): 330 (2016).
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks
Published in: Natal Plants 6: t. 569 (1911)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| amasethole | IsiZulu | NH0131645-0 |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
| amasethole ehlathi | Zulu | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
| bosstamvrug | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
| bos-stamvrug | Afrikaans | Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Sapotaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1472-1475. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
| fluted milkwood | English | Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Sapotaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1472-1475. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
| fluted-milkwood | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
| forest milkplum | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
| umemezi | Zulu | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
| umgwinya | Zulu | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. |
Chrysophyllum viridifolium J.M.Wood & Franks |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Ericales
FAMILY Sapotaceae
SUBFAMILY Chrysophylloideae
GENUS Donella
SPECIES viridifolia
25 results for Donella viridifolia (J.M.Wood & Franks) Aubrev. & Pellegr.
Barcode: PRE0601553-0 Collector(s) & number: Ruflin, W, s.n. | 1980-11-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, AMANZIMTOTI.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0464064-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3232 | 1966-4-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PIGEON VALLEY; FOR.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0077136-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, M, 332 | 1983-1-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, E.shore of Lake Sibayi.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0632632-0 Collector(s) & number: Franks, M, 11636 | 1910-1-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea near Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0131645-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 2275 | 2001-5-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini District, Emkhunyane Village. Ngoye Forest Reserve, Ndlovini Camp c. 30m from front of Chief Ranger's house.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0310201-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 2546 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND DIST.; ESHOWE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0812996-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 9628 | 1983-5-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland, Lake Sibaya (east). 27°23'S;32°42'E.
General notes: In lower-lying dune forest. Humus enriched sand. Coppice from stump of tree, formerly c.14 m tall x 350 mm d.b.h. Common. Conf. C.L.Bredenkamp. Ex Herbarium: University of Durban-Westville.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0310207-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 1078 | 1965-9-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; LAKE SIBAYI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0082255-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 2262 | 1984-12-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, Fish Eagle Trail.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0130866-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, D, 2342 | 2005-1-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pigeon Valley Park, Glenwood, Durban.
General notes: Tall canopy tree, c. 18m tall; markerdly fluted bole, fruit just forming, occasional in coastal forest. Biome: coastal forest. Substrate: soil. Notes: occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0351565-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, AJW, 1445 | 1948-12-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; STELLA BUSH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0816937-0 Collector(s) & number: Mehliss, CO, PRF 2686 | 1919-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand: Nkandla District; Ngoya Forest.
General notes: Det: C.O. Mehliss
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0310199-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Pretoria Bot. Garden, FD 5328 | 1923-7-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLATIKULU FOR.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0074564-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, 76 | 1981-3-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Dukuduku Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0073952-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, BD, 696 | 1981-12-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pigeon Valley, Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0310200-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 5901 | 1966-12-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, AMANZIMTOTI; NEAR OLD SOUTH COAST BRIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0310198-0 Collector(s) & number: Medley-Wood, F, 11636 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, DURBAN; BEREA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0815978-0 Collector(s) & number: Boocock, JJ, PRF 5328 | 1923-7-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, North Zululand: Dundee District; Hlatikulu Forest.
General notes: Det: J.J. Boocock
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0632634-0 Collector(s) & number: Franks, M, 11636 | 1910-1-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea near Durban
General notes: Altitude 100-200 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0815972-0 Collector(s) & number: Kotze, PC, PRF 3178 | 1921-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand: Nkandla District; Eshowe Forest.
General notes: Det: P.C. Kotze
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0632633-0 Collector(s) & number: Franks, M, 11636 | 1910-1-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Berea near Durban
General notes: Altitude 100-200 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0101558-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 3933 | 1987-6-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mzamba Crossing near Sikuba.
General notes: FAA material collected.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0071356-0 Collector(s) & number: Rupflin, W, s.n. | 1980-11-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Amanzimtoti borough.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0310202-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 6476 | 1947-11-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ESHOWE; HLINZA FOR.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0114874-0 Collector(s) & number: Sikhakhane, TB, 103 | 1991-8-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal Herbarium Garden, Section 4, Accession No.80.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Sapotaceae Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, NIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1472-1475
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2016
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A reinstatement, recircumscription and revision of the genus Donella (Sapotaceae) Mackinder, B.A.; Harris, D.J.; Gautier, L.Edinburgh Journal of Botany 73: 297-339
1997
BOOK
Énumération des Plantes à Fleurs d'Afrique Tropicale, Vol. 4 Lebrun, J-P; Stork, ALJardin Botanique, Geneva
1963
FLORA
Sapotaceae Meeuse, ADJFlora of Southern Africa 26: 31-53
Dept. Agric. and Technical Services, Pretoria
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