Lycium oxycarpum Dunal
LC Indigenous Endemic

Morphological description

Shrub, or occasionally a small tree, 0.5-5.0 m high; with a spreading crown of curved branches. Stems rigid, curved, sometimes erect, thickened at nodes, glabrous; young stems pendulous and often unbranched, pale grey or creamy white, older stems dark brown. Leaves clustered on branchlets and thorns, 6-13 per cluster, solitary and alternate on young stems, herbaceous to semisucculent, subsessile or petioles up to 5 mm long; blade obovate, narrowly obovate to oblong-elliptic, 20-30 x 3-8 mm, bright green to yellowish green, glabrous. Flowers: bisexual; solitary or 2 per cluster; stamens and style included or slightly exserted from corolla mouth; ring-shaped nectary around ovary base green; calyx tubular to trumpet-shaped, 3-5 mm long, with short lobes; corolla trumpet-shaped with tube narrowly tubular, occasionally curved, 20-24 mm long, glabrous outside, pilose inside at stamen insertion, dirty white or cream-coloured to greenish cream-coloured with violet lobes and purple venation, lobes 2-3 mm long, spreading; Apr.-Oct., depending on seasonal rain. Fruit an oblong-elliptic berry, 5-6 x 3-5 mm, red. From: Venter, AM; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Solanaceae: Lycium L. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 796-799. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Shrub or occasionally small tree, up to 3-5 m high, with curved branches. Leaves narrowly obovate to oblong-elliptic, 20-30 mm long, herbaceous, glabrous. Flowers bisexual; calyx tubular, 3-5 mm long; corolla 20-24 mm long; nectary green, inconspicuous. Flowering time May-Oct. Fruit elliptic, red berry. From: Venter, AM. 2019. Solanaceae: Lycium L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1540-1542. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Much-branched, thorny shrub or small tree, up to 3 m tall, branches curved. Leaves herbaceous to semi-succulent, solitary or in loose clusters, obovate to oblong-elliptic, 20-30(-50) mm long. Flowers bisexual, narrowly tubular, 20-24 mm long, creamy white with violet veins, lobes violet, spreading, calyx small. Berries red, ellipsoidal, 5-7 mm long. From: Venter, AM. 2013. Solanaceae: Lycium. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 479-481. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Thorny shrub or small tree to 3 m. Leaves alternate and in tufts on short shoots, herbaceous or leathery, oblanceolate, 20-50 x 3-11 mm. Flowers bisexual, tubular, cream-coloured and purple, tube 15-24 mm with petals 2-3 mm long, stamens inserted ± halfway up tube, included or slightly exserted. Berries 5-6(-10) mm diam., red. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Solanaceae: Lycium L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 764-765. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

Dwarf Karroid Shrubland. Karroid vegetation, along watercourses. From: Venter, AM; Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Solanaceae: Lycium L. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 796-799. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Along stream and riverbanks, moist depressions in open karroid veld, alt. 120-1290 m; Upper Karoo, Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Lower Karoo, Rainshadow Valley Karoo, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Albany Thicket. From: Venter, AM. 2019. Solanaceae: Lycium L. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1540-1542. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

River and streambanks, ravines and depressions in deep sandy or alluvial, well-drained soil. From: Venter, AM. 2013. Solanaceae: Lycium. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 479-481. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Stony slopes and flats, stream banks and ravines. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Solanaceae: Lycium L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 764-765. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Roggeveld Escarpment andLaingsburg to Little Karoo and Karoo. From: Venter, AM. 2013. Solanaceae: Lycium. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 479-481. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Clanwilliam to Worcester and through Little Karoo to E Cape. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Solanaceae: Lycium L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 764-765. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Flowering time

April to October

Altitude

120 to 1290 m

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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Residence status

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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NAM

ESW

LES

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EC

NC

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GA

KZN

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MP

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Absent

Indigenous

Endemic

Naturalised

Invasive

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Lycium oxycarpum Dunal
Synonym(s)

Lycium austrinum Miers


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

SUBFAMILY Solanoideae

TRIBE Lycieae

GENUS Lycium

SPECIES oxycarpum

119 results for Lycium oxycarpum Dunal

Specimen records

Barcode: PRE0662253-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 308 | 1983-10-10

South Africa, Western Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; FARM KALKDAM; ALONG BOSDUIWERIVIER.

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Barcode: PRE0138198-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 786 | 1932-9-16

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK; TARKA TRAININ FARM

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Barcode: PRE0138178-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, 987 | 1960-8-30

South Africa, Western Cape, MONTAGU DIV.; COGMANS KLOOF; IN VALLEY FLOOR

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Barcode: PRE0138100-0 Collector(s) & number: Story, R, 1147 | 1946-5-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kenhardt; Jagbult; 40 MI. W. of Marydale.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0537050-0 Collector(s) & number: Giffen, MH, 800 | 1938-12-7

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PORT ALFRED; NEAR FERRY

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Barcode: PRE0691479-0 Collector(s) & number: Laidler, DF, 502 | 1983-7-11

South Africa, Western Cape, LITTLE KARROO; PRETORIUSKRAAL FARM; RIGHT OF ROAD C 100 M FROM TURNOFF TO FARM OUDE WAAGENS DRIF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0611262-0 Collector(s) & number: Linger, MT, 2003 | 1981-2-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KAROO NATURE RESERVE; NEAR OLD DIPPING TANK IN EASTERN RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0992776-0 Collector(s) & number: Ebrahim, I, EBR660 | 2016-6-1

South Africa, Northern Cape, Fraserburg District. Rietvlei Farm. SE of Fraserburg.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0471697-0 Collector(s) & number: Lange, C, JL/5 | 1973-6-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, ROZYNENBOSCH FARM 22 MI. FROM KAKAMAS ON KENHARDT ROAD; IN DRY BED OF HARTBEEST RIVER

General notes: In aluvium over granitic terrain. Frequent in dry bed and rocky veld flanking river. Bush 5' high 6' diameter.

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Barcode: PRE0740112-0 Collector(s) & number: Dean, SJ, 490 | 1988-5-19

South Africa, Western Cape, PRINCE ALBERT DIST.; TIERBERG

General notes: River bank among L. bushes. Tall shrub 15 m with lax branches, dark bluish foliage. Flowers: tube green, corolla mauve. Fruits: shining black unlike all surrounding L. oxycarpum which have orange-red fruit. About 15 plants with black fruits over 200 m along river bank. Occasional.

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Barcode: PRE0799234-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, KMG 12986 | 1986-3-25

South Africa, Northern Cape, Augrabies Falls National Park; NW of Kakamas.

General notes: On white sandy flats. Sandy alluvium and along water courses and drainage lines. Height: 1.5 - 3.0 m and up to 1.0 m in diameter. Majority leafless and only brownish-red stems and shoots visible, but a few with some leaves and rare specimens with blue flowers.

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Barcode: PRE0138141-0 Collector(s) & number: Britten, LL, TRV 10815 | 1908-3-

South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN

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Barcode: PRE0141463-0 Collector(s) & number: Barnard, PJ, 780 | 1960-4-21

South Africa, Northern Cape, GORDONIA; KALAHARI GEMSBOK NAT; LIJERSDRAAI NOSSOBRIVIER

General notes: Struik met harde stekelrige takkies.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0614405-0 Collector(s) & number: Henderson, L, 604 | 1981-12-8

South Africa, Eastern Cape, EASTERN CAPE; GRAHAMSTOWN; BETWEEN ULSTER AND MOOIRIVIER NORTH EAST OF GRAHAMSTOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0494915-0 Collector(s) & number: Jooste, JF, 557 | 1976-7-

South Africa, Northern Cape, HESTER MALAN NATURE RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0892187-0 Collector(s) & number: Bekker, D, DB00277 | 2002-7-9

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Between Kirkwood and Addo, 17 km's from Kirkwood, Enon turn-off. Umlambo.

General notes: Addo Karoo Shrub. Canal side. No slope. Small long flower that's light purple. Red berries, very small. Thorns.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0468215-0 Collector(s) & number: Brink, E, 278 | 1972-10-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, JUST INSIDE GATE ON MR. WICKS FARM ON ROAD TO COMMITTEES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138032-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, DB, 1234 | 1973-10-9

South Africa, Free State, LUCKHOFF DIST.; PK LE ROUX DAM; LEMOENBOORD BY PK. LE ROUXDAMTERREIN

General notes: Langs droe loppie. Struik 2-3 m hoog. (Klein boom met enkele stam). Blomme vuilwit tot ligte oranje. Bessies.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0090234-2 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, 3616 | 1970-6-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp. Farm "Liebendal" 7 miles north of Vredendal, C.P.

General notes: Occasional in sandveld. Flowers narrow, tubular, whitish-lilac.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0899498-0 Collector(s) & number: Husted, LB, LWP&LBH 1875 | 2009-3-31

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TBR: Fenceline: Farms Nel's Request (HU)/Vaalkop (LU) 10 km due west of Darlington Dam section offices. (Addor Elephant NP): LU 1. Physical soil crust. Damaged Crassula vetplant (LWP&LBH 1880). Antelope droppings. High leaf litter and dead woody layer on

General notes: Vegetation type: Albany Thicket. VEGMAP 2006 type: AT 6 Sundays Thicket. Acocks vt: 24. Steep slope. Exposure: full sun to shade. Lithology: Quartzite/sandstone. Biotic effect: grazed land. Perennial. Erect. Size: 0.6 x 0.2 m. Leaves green. Fruit: red berries.

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Barcode: PRE0767197-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1318 | 2007-8-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Namaqua National Park. On track from Kookfontein to Wildeperdehoekpas road.

General notes: Slope: gentle. Lanceolate leaves; purplish flowes with long narrow tube. Oval orange fruit.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0581374-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 4511 | 1907-5-

South Africa, Northern Cape, BIESIESPOORT.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0142471-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Son, G, TRV 31817 | 1933-5-

South Africa, Northern Cape, GORDONIA; JUNCTION OF AUOB AND NOSOB

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0756868-0 Collector(s) & number: van Wyk, E, 729 | 2003-11-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, Messelpad Pass, between Springbok and Koingnaas.

General notes: Granite and dolerite.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0486042-0 Collector(s) & number: Swartz, PP, 24 | 1976-2-

South Africa, Western Cape, MEIRINGSPOORT NABY DE RUST; LANGS PAD.

General notes: Skalieryke leemgrond.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0724875-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 1426 | 1976-12-7

South Africa, Western Cape, PRINCE ALBERT; JUST OUTSIDE ON ROAD TO PRINCE ALBERT ROAD NEAR BLUEGUM TREES

General notes: Well-drained karoo veld. Stony soil. Occasional. Thorny shrub, 0.85 m tall. Flowers pink.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0636660-0 Collector(s) & number: Allardice, R, 1520 | 1981-7-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KAROO NATURE RESERVE

General notes: Broken karrroid gravel soil. Abundant, widespread. Small tree, 2 m high with blue flowers.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0471698-0 Collector(s) & number: Brink, E, 366 | 1975-7-21

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN DIST.; HELSPOORT; 16 MI. FROM GRA ON CRADOCK ROAD

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138181-0 Collector(s) & number: Olivier, MC, 89 | 1962-6-28

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; VELD RESERVAAT; BO-OP KOP

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0142545-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, PRE 40935 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, CRADOCK

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Barcode: PRE0138191-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 2517 | 1898-11-13

South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN; LANGVERWACHT; KLAAS SMITS RIVER; ROODE RAND FARM

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0787954-0 Collector(s) & number: Von Breitenbach, F, 1100 | 1966-7-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Aberdeen; Along main road to Graaff Reinet.

General notes: Thorn scrub. Shrub 8ft tall. Orange fruit. Common. ex Saasveld

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138187-0 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, P, 941 | -5-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN; HELSPOORT

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Barcode: PRE0138110-0 Collector(s) & number: van Breda, PAB, 1972 | 1965-8-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Robertson District. In dry river bed near Mcgregor.

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Barcode: PRE0138104-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Zinderen Bakker, EM, 1371 | 1964-1-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, GORDONIA; KAKAMAS; AUGRABIES FALLS

General notes: On rocky portions of dry river bank. Few. Flower long tube.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0484629-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, BRI B 6303 | 1976-5-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, NEAR UITENHAGE; GROENDAL DAM

General notes: Forest edge. Cancer Research.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0799226-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, KMG 12535 | 1984-4-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, Farm Magoras; Due E of Niekerkshoop.

General notes: In dry riverbed which feeds into the river. Height: 3 - 4 m. Yellow flowers. Common.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0760610-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgoyne, PM, 9407 | 2002-9-16

South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District, W of Loeriesfontein; ± 5 km W of Losperplaas turn-off.

General notes: Gravelly sand. Pegmatite. With recurved branches and red fruits.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0653064-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 201 | 1983-9-23

South Africa, Northern Cape, BEAUFORT WEST DIST.; LAYTON FARM. DIP KRAALS AT RIETVLEI

General notes: Tubular flowers - lilac inside. "Wolwedoring".

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0136884-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, PRE 40740 | 1907-4-

South Africa, Western Cape, DE DOORNS; HEX RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0603235-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, D, PRE 64039 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ECCA PASS.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: NBG0090234-1 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, 3616 | 1970-6-24

South Africa, Western Cape, Vanrhynsdorp. Farm "Liebendal" 7 miles north of Vredendal, C.P.

General notes: Occasional in sandveld. Flowers narrow, tubular, whitish-lilac.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0796274-0 Collector(s) & number: Von Breitenbach, F, 1100 | 1966-7-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Aberdeen District; Along road to Graaf Reinet.

General notes: Thorn scrub. Det: J.P. Rourke

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0654271-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8771 | 1974-11-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GLEN MELVILLE; ECCA RIVER VALLEY; DEPRESSION OF ECCA RIVER

General notes: Open scrub. 2-3 m with tangle of climbers. Shrub. Very pale lilac flowers. Orange berries.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0767201-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1101 | 2007-8-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District. Tankwa Karoo National Park. On Ceres-Calvinia road at N border of park.

General notes: Dwarf shrubland. Red sandy clay.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138197-0 Collector(s) & number: Brynard, AM, 262 | 1953-9-29

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Cradock Dist. Nasionale Bergzebra Park.

General notes: Doleriet sand. Groei ook oral op diep alluviale grond. Struik, dun slap afhangende takke. Takke doringrig. Blomme blou pers.

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Barcode: PRE0767185-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1364 | 2007-8-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Namaqua National Park; NW border of Park; Farm Taaibosch Vlakte 337.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0767161-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1118 | 2007-8-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Calvinia District. Ceres-Calvinia road at N border of Tankwa Karoo National Park.

General notes: Dwarf shrubland. Slope: none. Purple flowers turning light brown.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0575618-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN493 | 1999-7-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, R398 Middelburg to Richmond. ± 5 km, over bridge, turn left. ± 18 km to De Hoek Farm.

General notes: Nama Karoo. False Upper Karoo. River/stream bank. Rocky soil. Well drained. Sand. Shale & dolerite. Full sun.. Moderate slope. NE aspect. Biotic effect: disturbed. Tree, 4 m tall. Woody tap root system. Bark smoothish purple-brown. Leaves 'Maytenus-like' in alt clusters. Flowers a white tube with light purple corolla. Fruit absent. Occasional. Owner: Mr. D. Blom. telnr. 049-8421277

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Barcode: PRE0772038-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 5099 | 2007-9-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Farm Langekloof.

General notes: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Slope: steep. Succulent leaves clustered. Stems spiny.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138183-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 2246 | 1972-6-4

South Africa, Western Cape, DE RUST; "DOORNKRAAL"FARM. AT WATER DAM OF HOMESTEAD

General notes: Sand and clay on shales.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138186-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 45 | -3-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0772040-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 5098 | 2007-9-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Farm Langekloof.

General notes: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Slope: steep. Succulent, linear leaves. Small red fruit.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138184-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GK, 3070 | 1974-4-8

South Africa, Western Cape, ROBERTSON DIST.; VROLIJKHEID NAT. RES.

General notes: Lang droë klipspruit. S.O. glooiing aan voet van berg in klipperige sandgrond. Pers buisblomme. Vrugte rooi.

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Barcode: PRE0536551-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 27 | 1978-2-13

South Africa, Western Cape, BLEAK HOUSE FARM; TOP OF STEEP SANDY BANK OF DRY RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0518029-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 2165 | 1978-11-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET; 5 KM. VANAF GRAAFF REINETTE OP MIDDELBURG PAD

General notes: In afleivoor onder Acacia karroo. Nie baie algemeen nie. Rankende struik met ligblou buisvormige blomme.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138182-0 Collector(s) & number: Dahlstrand, KA, 1423 | 1970-6-14

South Africa, Western Cape, DE RUST; DOORNKRAAL FARM 3 MI. E. OF DE RUST

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0681474-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 97 | 1986-1-15

South Africa, Northern Cape, BRITSTOWN DIST.; AGTERPLAAS FARM.; FARM DAM.

General notes: Sandy embankment. Shrub, much-branched, 1,3 m high. Berry globose, scarlet.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138192-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 12010 | 1910-11-

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY; ALICEDALE

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Barcode: PRE0138202-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 2406 | 1926-2-20

South Africa, Northern Cape, VICTORIA WEST DIV.; ALONG ROADSIDE LEADING TO THE RESERVOIR JUST BEHIND VICTORIA WEST

General notes: Perennial spiny shrub, with spreading ascending, then recurving branches. Flowers tubular becoming wider upwards. Fruit red when ripe.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0510439-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 1426 | 1976-12-7

South Africa, Western Cape, LITTLE KAROO; PRINCE ALBERT; JUST OUTSIDE TOWN ON ROAD TO PRINCE ALBERT ROAD/NEAR BLUE GUM TREES

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0142479-0 Collector(s) & number: Michell, MR, 88 | 1922-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, ROADSIDE IN COGMANS KLOOF

General notes: Fruit: red berry.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0142512-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Breda, 25 | 1934-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; VELD RES.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0724918-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Hoepen, E, 1935 | 1987-9-29

South Africa, Northern Cape, KENHARDT DIST.; SKROEF FARM; NEAR HOT SPRING ON BANK OF ORANGE RIVER

General notes: In deep sand on river bank, at roadside, 3 weeks after 40 mm of rain. Large bushes. c. 2 m tall. Flowers pale blue.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0767194-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1353 | 2007-8-13

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. Namaqua National Park; Taaibosch Vlakte 337 along NW fence of Park.

General notes: Namaqualand Sand Fynbos. Slope: none. Spiny shrub with red fruits.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138188-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 2517 | 1898-11-13

South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN; ROODERAND; KLASS SMIT'S RIVER

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138113-0 Collector(s) & number: Coetzer, LA, 68 | 1971-4-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, 12 MI. SW. OF FRASERBURG ON FARM GROOTFONTEIN

General notes: Grows only on rocky outcrops. Shrublike tree with red fruit, up to 3.5 m high.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138103-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 1368 | 1938-9-20

South Africa, Northern Cape, CARNARVON DIST.; DALOMITE KOPPIES NR. CARNARVON

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0864170-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 6692 | 2012-6-26

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Farm Steenbokvlakte, N of Uitenhage on the R75, near Kirkwood.

General notes: Altitude: ± 200m. AT 5 Sundays Noorsveld. Slope: none. Tall shrub or small tree with spiny branches, clustered narrow obovate leaves and long tubed white flowers. Height: 1.6-2.5 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138102-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 731 | 1950-2-20

South Africa, Eastern Cape, MIDDELBURG DIST.; ROOISPRUIT

General notes: "Wolwedoring".

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0139156-0 Collector(s) & number: Sim, TR, 19997 | 1888--

South Africa, Eastern Cape, KINGWILLIAMSTOWN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138106-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 1863 | 1956-2-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET DIV.; 20 MI. N. OF GRAAFF REINET

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Barcode: PRE0138111-0 Collector(s) & number: van Breda, PAB, 2162 | 1966-12-6

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER, ALONG HILLSIDE

General notes: In Euphorbia community. Plants up to 7' tall.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138203-0 Collector(s) & number: van Breda, NG, 25 | 1937-7-

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; VELD RESERVE

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138190-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 8046 | 1911-2-26

South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN; LESSEYTON DRIFT

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Barcode: PRE0138108-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 1689 | 1974-4-30

South Africa, Western Cape, MONTAGU; KLOOF AT END OF BADEN ROAD N. OF MONTAGU

General notes: Spiny shrub. Flowers whitish purple.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0772903-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1263 | 2007-8-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand District. De Beers Mining Area, on turn-of to camping site.

General notes: Namaqualand Coastal Duneveld. Slope: none.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0799229-0 Collector(s) & number: Gubb, AA, KMG 12533 | 1984-5-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Prieska; Farm Klein Noute.

General notes: On alluvium of Orange River. Height: 3.7 m. Stem, 35 cm. Yellow flowers. Common. Conf. M. Welman

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Barcode: NBG0117766-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Berkel, NJ, 10 | 1978-11-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, Vioolsdrif. Kouefontein. East of Kliphoogte.

General notes: Dry rocky river bed draining Vioolsdrif granite. Nama sediment other gneisses. Flower colour:- purple and cream. Tree height 1.3 m.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138199-0 Collector(s) & number: Tarcisia, 4 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET DIV.

General notes: A creeper growing between hedges in gardens. Also found in the veld. Flowers purplish.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0560838-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 10363 | 1989-5-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Klein Spreeufontein.

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Barcode: PRE0138105-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, W, 416 | 1954-7-29

South Africa, Eastern Cape, PEDDIE DIST.; KAFFIR DRIFT

General notes: Wooded Valley. Flowers pale purple.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138201-0 Collector(s) & number: Rehm, SEA, PRE 40770 | 1959-1-9

South Africa, Northern Cape, VICTORIA WEST DIV.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0689230-0 Collector(s) & number: Zietsman, PC, 1618 | 1986-4-7

South Africa, Western Cape, BOTTERKRAAL; 45 KM NO VAN PRINCE ALBERT. NABY GROND DAMWAL

General notes: Versteurde gebied. Kleierig. Yl doringrige struik 1.2 m hoog met room en blou blomme.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138107-0 Collector(s) & number: Henrici, 5150 | 1956-1-12

South Africa, Northern Cape, VICTORIA WEST; VELD HOEK PLAAS

General notes: Soft leaves.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0899499-0 Collector(s) & number: Husted, LB, LWP&LBH 1927 | 2009-4-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, TBR: Fenceline: Farms Nel's Request (HU)/Vaalkop (LU) 10 km due west of Darlington Dam section offices (Addo Elephant NP): HU23. Physical soil crust.

General notes: Vegetation type: Albany Thicket. VEGMAP 2006 type: AT 6 Sundays Thicket. Acocks vt: 24. Steep slope. Lithology: quartzite/sandstone. Biotic effect: heavily grazed. Perennial. Erect. Size: 0.5 x 1 m. Leaves green, succulent. Flowers light purple. Leaves 25-60 mm. Some individuals cropped very much.

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Barcode: PRE0138189-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 2517 | 1899-3-12

South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN; LESSEYTON DRIFT

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138200-0 Collector(s) & number: Page, MM, 87 | 1921-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, MONTAGU DIV.; BATHS

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0794689-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 45 | 1993-3-26

South Africa, Northern Cape, Wes Karoo; Williston; Grootfontein.

General notes: Karoo. Sanderige grond, rotsagtig. Goed gedreineer. Vol son. Helling matig. Lig bewei. Lank laas gebrand. Groterige struik, 1,8 m hoog. Gereeld.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138185-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, H, 45 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAFF REINET

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0486050-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 461 | 1964-8-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, SUTHERLAND; HOUTHOEK

General notes: In rooi klipperige grond, in of naby riviere. Klim plant of Acacia karoo. Vrugte oranje wanneer ryp. Volop. Wolfdoring. Kriedoring.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0651494-0 Collector(s) & number: Blom, CD, 268 | 1984-5-10

South Africa, Eastern Cape, JANSENVILLE DIST.; PROEFPLAAS, 5 KM SO VAN JANSENVILLE

General notes: Klipperige vlakgrond, noorsveld.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0603945-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 2393 | 1980-7-8

South Africa, Western Cape, WORCESTER; GOREE, WEST OF ROBERTSON

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0984029-0 Collector(s) & number: Potgieter, FJ, FP01443 | 2002-8-7

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Andrieskraal, Baviaanspoort.

General notes: Vegetation type: Valley Bushveld. Gentle slope. Voucher: photo, spirit collection.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0142453-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 1712 | 1937-2-

South Africa, Northern Cape, CARNARVON DIST.; RHENOSTERKOLK; ALLUVIAL FLATS

General notes: No good for feed. Big bushes. Leaves glaucous.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0723753-0 Collector(s) & number: Herman, PPJ, 1117 | 1988-3-10

South Africa, Northern Cape, FARM RIETPOORT; 36 KM FROM VICTORIA WEST ON MAIN ROAD TO BRITSTOWN NEAR WATERCOURSE

General notes: Tree with purple flowers growing in sand.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0581373-0 Collector(s) & number: Bolus, 45 | --

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAFF REINET

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0868254-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 4962 | 2016-4-16

South Africa, Eastern Cape, ± 18 km E of Cradock. Farm Plankfontein.

General notes: Bio Gaps site 3205-2540.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138196-0 Collector(s) & number: Cannon, W, 115 | 1921-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, LAINGSBURG DIV.; MATJESFONTEIN

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0787935-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeeman, HT, 71 | 1977-6-20

South Africa, Western Cape, Uniondale Dist.; Kammanassieberg.

General notes: Langs waterloop N. aspek. Bos 2-2.5m hoog. Pers blomme. Frekwensie: Enkel. ex Saasveld Det: Zeeman

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0656672-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8778 | 1974-11-6

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GLEN MELVILLE; ECCA RIVER VALLEY. VICINITY OF HOMESTEAD

General notes: Dense scrub 2-3 m. Small tree 3-4 m. Ovoid red berries. Rough fibrous striate bark.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0857384-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 3075 | 2011-10-2

South Africa, Northern Cape, Goegap Nature Reserve, Ratelkraal section.

General notes: Namaqualand Klipkoppe Shrubland. Red berries.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0733890-0 Collector(s) & number: Dean, SJ, 491 | 1988-5-19

South Africa, Western Cape, PRINCE ALBERT DIST.; TIERBERG

General notes: Tall shrub with lax branches. Flowers: tube green, petals mauve. Fruits: vermillion, elongated. Next to black fruited Lycium 490.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0805186-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 765 | 1993-10-5

South Africa, Western Cape, District Ladismith; Touwsberg; Zorgvliet Farm 129.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0614396-0 Collector(s) & number: Henderson, L, 577 | 1981-12-2

South Africa, Eastern Cape, EASTERN CAPE; GLENCONNOR; KROMPOORT

General notes: Common shrub along streambanks and on steep rocky slope. Acocks 24.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0647275-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 440 | 1983-10-11

South Africa, Eastern Cape, WILLOWMORE DIST.; VAN ROOYENSKRAAL FARM, ALONG TRIBUTARY OF HOPSRIVIER.

General notes: Berries red.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0138101-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 713 | 1950-1-26

South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAF REINET DIV.; ALONG ROAD TO PEARSTON

General notes: Plants up to 4 ft high. "wolwedoring".

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0142570-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 12299 | 1925-8-24

South Africa, Northern Cape, RICHTERSVELD; BRAKFONTEIN; NEAR CLIFF

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Barcode: PRE0892176-0 Collector(s) & number: Bekker, D, DB00232 | 2002-7-3

South Africa, Eastern Cape, Leopards Kloof entrance, outside Alexandria on the R72.

General notes: Dune forest. Gentle slope. Red berries. Thorns.

Data Resource: BODATSA View record

Observation records

Date: 9/7/2011 10:19:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 10/17/2011 1:08:00 PM

Western Cape

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Date: 12/5/2017 8:59:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 10/3/2012 12:00:00 AM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 10/4/2012 12:00:00 AM

Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Date: 11/3/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 8/23/2012 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 6/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 7/26/2013 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 10/17/2011 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape

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Plant occurence records per year

Occurrence records map

This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations

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2019

SERIES CHAPTER

Solanaceae: Lycium L. Venter, AM

In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1540-1542

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2017

SERIES CHAPTER

Solanaceae: Lycium L. Venter, AM; Retief, E; Meyer, NL

In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 796-799

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Solanaceae: Lycium Venter, AM

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 479-481

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Solanaceae: Lycium L. Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 764-765

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2003

SERIES

Plants of southern Africa: an annotated checklist

Strelitzia 14: 1231-1231

Pretoria

No results found for Lycium oxycarpum Dunal

Status

Status and criteria

LC

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Part(s) of plant used Use(s) Reference
Roots Purgation (Used by: Himba) Von Koenen, E. 1977. Heil- und giftpflanzen in Südwestafrika. Akademischer Verlag, Windhoek. [All rights reserved]

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