PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / SAPINDALES / ANACARDIACEAE / ANACARDIOIDEAE / SEARSIA / KREBSIANA
Gnarled shrub branching close to ground or small crooked tree up to 3 m high. Bark dark and rough; branches blackish, rough, prominently striate, branchlets glabrous, chestnut brown. Leaves trifoliolate, petiolate; petiole dull yellow, semiterete, deeply canaliculate above, (11-)23(-30) mm long; leaflets sessile, coriaceous, glutinous, concolorous, dark green above slightly paler below, hypostomatous; lamina elliptic, obovate to widely obovate, base cuneate, apex retuse, rounded, obtuse to rarely acute, mucronulate; margin entire, slightly revolute; venation semi-craspedodromous, midrib prominent below, impressed above, secondaries slightly prominent above and below, tertiaries prominently reticulate above, impressed below; terminal leaflets (21-)37(-70) x (11-)21(-35) mm, lateral leaflets (12-)27(-39) x (10-)17(-25) mm. Panicles relatively short, up to 60 mm long, axillary within the dense foliage, terminal partially exserted. Flowers not seen, vide Engler (1883) relatively large, calyx lobes 1 mm long, corolla lobes 2 mm long. Drupe oblate, obloid, glabrous, shiny, light to dark brown, 4.3 x 3.0 to 8.0 x 7.5 mm. Flowers and fruit following in succession from January to July. From: Moffett, RO. 1993. Anacardiaceae - Rhus. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 19(3,1): 1-129. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209553#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Rhus krebsiana C.Presl ex Engl.
Gnarled shrub or small crooked tree, 1.5-3.0 m high; bark rough, dark, branchlets chestnut-brown, blackish, striate. Leaves with petioles dull yellowish, trifoliolate; leaflets sessile, coriaceous, glutinous, dark green above, paler below, elliptic to obovate, margins entire, slightly revolute. Inflorescence panicles, ± 60 mm long, axillary within dense foliage, terminal panicle partially exserted. Flowers small, yellowish; calyx lobes 1 mm long; corolla lobes 2 mm long. Fruit a drupe, oblate, obloid, glabrous, shiny, light to dark brown. From: Struwig, M. 2019. Anacardiaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 278-293. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
The gnarled dark stems and branches, coprosma-like leaflets and large fruit make this species easily recognizable. Through its habit and venation, it is probably related to the more northern R. tumulicola. R. krebsiana is unusual in being summer deciduous with the new glossy foliage. From: Moffett, RO. 1993. Anacardiaceae - Rhus. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 19(3,1): 1-129. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209553#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Rhus krebsiana C.Presl ex Engl.
Stony soil or rocky, sand, shale, well drained, full sun. Drakensberg Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Dry Highveld Grassland, Albany Thicket. From: Struwig, M. 2019. Anacardiaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 278-293. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Occurs in scrub forest in the foothills of high mountains ranging from the Loteni area north of Himeville in Natal, through the districts of Kokstad, Maclear, Cradock, Somerset East, Adelaide and Pearston reaching nearly to Graaff-Reinet. From: Moffett, RO. 1993. Anacardiaceae - Rhus. In: OA Leistner (ed.). Fl. S. Africa 19(3,1): 1-129. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/209553#page/1/mode/1up] [CC BY] As: Rhus krebsiana C.Presl ex Engl.
400 to 1829 m
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
Rhus krebsiana C.Presl ex Engl.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| bergtaaibos | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| false sour currant | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| false sour currant | English | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. |
Rhus krebsiana C.Presl ex Engl. |
| inhlokoshiyane | Zulu | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| inhlokoshiyane | Zulu | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. |
Rhus krebsiana C.Presl ex Engl. |
| mock sour currant | English | Struwig, M. 2019. Anacardiaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 278-293. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| mock sour currant | English | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. |
Rhus krebsiana C.Presl ex Engl. |
| mountain currant | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| mountain currant-rhus | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| sour crowberry | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| suurtaaibos | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| valssuurtaaibos | Afrikaans | Struwig, M. 2019. Anacardiaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1): 278-293. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| valssuurtaaibos | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| vals-suurtaaibos | Afrikaans | Von Breitenbach, JM; De Winter, B; Poynton, R; Van den Berg, E; Van Wyk, AE. 2001. Pocket list of southern Africa indigenous trees. Briza publications & Dendrological foundation, Pretoria. |
Rhus krebsiana C.Presl ex Engl. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Sapindales
FAMILY Anacardiaceae
SUBFAMILY Anacardioideae
GENUS Searsia
SPECIES krebsiana
30 results for Searsia krebsiana (C.Presl ex Engl.) Moffett
Year
Barcode: PRE0001117-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 2839 | 1994-5-25
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Maclear District: Carlsbad Farm; ca 15km North East from Maclear on the Mt. Fletcher Road-Tsitsa Falls turnoff.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0272966-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 21919 | 1962-1-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, MACLEAR DIST.; KATKOP; 8.6 MI. N. OF KATKOP PO.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0272975-0 Collector(s) & number: Sim, TR, PRE 47140 | 1899--
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRIQUALAND EAST; MOUNT FLETCHER DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0276189-0 Collector(s) & number: Pole-Evans, IB, 1763 | 1925-9-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HOGSBACK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0276190-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 12145 | 1945-11-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, STOCKENSTROOM DIST.; MITCHELL'S PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0276187-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 3896 | 1968-1-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LOTENI NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0276191-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, 274 | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, MACLEAR DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0276188-0 Collector(s) & number: Killick, DJB, 2889 | 1968-1-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, IMPENDLE DIST.; LOTENI NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0276192-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 11967 | 1945-10-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, PEARSTON DIV; BUFFELSHOEK PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0280223-0 Collector(s) & number: Sim, TR, PRE 47477 | 1898--
South Africa, Eastern Cape, CATHCART DIV
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0352301-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 3826 | 1967-8-24
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HOGSBACK; SUNNYSIDE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0575451-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN566 | 1999-8-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Graaff-Reinet to Jansenville. Turn left at Pearston Road. Left at Petersburg Road for ± 38 km to main gate Sante Sana.
General notes: Nama Karoo. Succulent Mountain veld, Karroid Merxmuellera Mountain veld, False Karroid Broken veld & False Central Lower Karoo veld. Mountain slope. Rocky soil. Well drained. Sand. Dolerite. Shale. Full sun. Steep slope. SW aspect. Biotic effect: grazed by game. Tree, 3,5 m tall. Roots injure orange-red. Stems multiple. Bark grey, rough, vertically fissured. Leaves ovate, shiny above, tri-foliate, turned under. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0638685-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 15620 | 1982-11-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UNDERBERG DIST.; BAMBOO MOUNTAIN,N SIDE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0669258-0 Collector(s) & number: Balkwill, K, 397 | 1982-7-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; HORSESHOE DAM AREA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0669814-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 18046 | 1984-12-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MPENDHLE DIST.; LOTENI AREA.; ELANDSHOEK VALLEY. ROCK OUTCROP ON HILL- SIDE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0669825-0 Collector(s) & number: Hilliard, OM, 18202 | 1985-2-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UNDERBERG DIST.; UPPER UMKOMAAS AREA.; NHLANGENI VALLEY. VICINITY OF BIRDS NEST CAVE. AGAINST CLIFF BY WATERFALL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0687493-0 Collector(s) & number: Olivier, MC, 1668 | 1976-9-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET DIST.; DE NEK PLAAS; N HELLING VAN TANDJIESBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0718381-0 Collector(s) & number: Strever, T, 322 | 1987-10-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; MOUNT FLETCHER DIST.; ABOVE ROAD 1 KM AFTER YORK TURNOFF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0790463-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 2616 | 1980-1-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Somerset East; Between Doornbos and Pearston; Between Morgenson and Pelgrimrust Farm, next to road on Coetzeesberge Nek.
General notes: SW slopes. Rounded small tree - large bush. Female. Dry old and new leaves - mostly new. Large fruits. Ex Herbarium, University of the Western Cape Det: R.O. Moffett - Conf. R.H. Archer
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0798471-0 Collector(s) & number: Moffett, RO, 2945 | 1981-1-5
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Matatiele; Foot of Ongeluksnek Pass; 1 km further down; corner to the S (Sandstone Krantz).
General notes: Dark bark among rocks. Older leaved. Same stage as Pearston collection. In process of dropping leaves. Finished fruiting. Yellowish bushes, attract attention. Ex Herbarium, University of the Western Cape Det: R.O. Moffett - Conf. R.H. Archer
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0809893-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 814 | 1993-9-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Maclear: ca 3km North West of Maclear.
General notes: Rare. Det: R.H. Archer
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0123602-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 1749 | 1993-11-20
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Maclear, Farm Tsitsa, ± 14km south north east of Maclear.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0118452-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, P, 2588 | 1994-9-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kokstad, Mt. Currie Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0112986-0 Collector(s) & number: Strever, T, 1408 | 1988-10-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Ramas Gate. Above Makoba Plantation.
General notes: East facing rocky slope. Small red fruits.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0084015-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholas, A, 1324 | 1982-6-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Giants Cup Trail, Ngenwa Pool, Cobham State Forest.
General notes: Altitude: c 1950m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1004965-0 Collector(s) & number: Morgenthal, TL, TLM1161 | 2012-12-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Somerset East; Upsal.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Anacardiaceae Struwig, MIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(1)278-293
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2007
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Name changes in the Old world Rhus and recognition of Searsia (Anacardiaceae) Moffett, ROBothalia 37(2)165-175
1993
FLORA
Anacardiaceae - Rhus Moffett, ROIn: OA Leistner (ed.). Flora of Southern Africa 19(3),11-129
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1937
No results found for Searsia krebsiana (C.Presl ex Engl.) Moffett
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