Large, cultivated, ornamental tree, up to 25 m high; trunk huge, succulent, soft-wooded, buttressed. Leaves bright green, ovate, base acute, apex hooked-truncate; petioles pinkish, ± 70 mm long. Inflorescences: racemes ± 100 mm long; male and female flowers on separate trees. Flowers creamy yellow, small, up to 100 mm long; pedicels up to 4 mm long. Sepals 5, ± united at base. Stamens 6 or 7 in one whorl. Carpels 5-7, styles ± straight. Flowering time Sept.-Apr. Fruit berry-like, succulent, green turning black, pendent. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Phytolaccaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1307-1308. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Origin N Argentina, S Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay; declared invader (category 3); Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Albany Thicket, Sub-Escarpment Savanna. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Phytolaccaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1307-1308. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
40 to 1525 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
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| belambra | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| belambraboom | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| belhambra | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| belhambra | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| belhambra | English | Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Phytolaccaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1307-1308. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| belhambra treee | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| belhambraboom | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| belhamelboom | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| belhamelboom | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| bella ombre | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| bella sombra | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| bella sombra | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| belombra | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| belombraboom | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| bobbejaandruifboom | Afrikaans | Agricultural Research Centre. 2016. South African Plant Invaders Atlas Database (SAPIA). | |
| bobbejaandruifboom | Afrikaans | Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Phytolaccaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1307-1308. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| koeliedruif | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| koeliedruif | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| omboe | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| ombu | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| umbo | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| umbra tree | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| Umvongothi/ Umzimnka | IsiZulu | NH0144713-0 | |
| umZimuka | Zulu | Balkwill, K; Williams, VL; Witkowski, ETF. 2001. A lexicon of plants traded in the Witwatersrand umuthi shops, South Africa, Bothalia 31(1&2): 71-98. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Caryophyllales
FAMILY Phytolaccaceae
SUBFAMILY Phytolaccoideae
GENUS Phytolacca
SPECIES dioica
68 results for Phytolacca dioica L.
Year
Barcode: PRE0402442-0 Collector(s) & number: Sutton, JD, 742 | 1933-4-8
South Africa, North West, VENTERSDORP DIST.; GOEDGEDACHT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0150926-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 287 | 2006-2-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umvoti Municipality , Muden, Kwaleja, ± 1 Km west of Lutheran Church.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0315918-0 Collector(s) & number: Von Breitenbach, F, 1134 | 1966-11-16
South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna District: Keurbooms River; old camping site, bank of lagoon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0140198-0 Collector(s) & number: Wright, MG, 21 | 1966-1-2
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Nelspruit District: Montrose Falls.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0896292-0 Collector(s) & number: Schuhardt, DA, DS01294 | 2002-2-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Southern side of Nhlanhlinhlu river bank.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0103128-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, FR, 1032 | 1987-4-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cathedral Peak. Alongside road, Mlambonja River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0144713-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 287 | 2006-2-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umvoti municipality, Muden, Kwalsja, ± 1 km west of Lutheran church. 28°56'45.3S 030°22'37.9"E
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0410881-0 Collector(s) & number: Koekemoer, M, 1989 | 2000-10-8
South Africa, Western Cape, Uniondale. Planted in yard of 'Townhouse' Guest House, 21 Voortrekker St.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0103849-0 Collector(s) & number: Rogers, FA, 12595A | 1913-11-
South Africa, Limpopo, Tzaneen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0033664-0 Collector(s) & number: Badax, CM, s.n. | 1941-3-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0990407-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 866 | 2016-10-19
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria, Meyerspark Bird Sanctaury, adjacent to the entrance at Clyde Street.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270125-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS84 | 2011-10-25
South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom, Bailliepark. Edge of town at small holdings. 26°42'41''S 27°07'02''E.
General notes: Early Detection and Rapid Response Programme. Occurrence: frequent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0269468-0 Collector(s) & number: Paijmans, D, DMP155 | 2011-10-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Base of Pappagaai Berg next to the river, Western Province. 33°56.512'S 18°50.697'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0456884-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 7844 | 1970-11-23
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH; BEHIND SOETE INVAL FLATS VICTORIA STREET ALLEY TO HORTUS GARDEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402441-0 Collector(s) & number: Burtt Davy, J, 3082 | 1906-11-27
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0052416-2 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5579 | 1965-3-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanic Gardens; Durban.
General notes: Belhambra. S. America.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0052416-1 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 5579 | 1965-3-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanic Gardens; Durban.
General notes: Belhambra. S. America.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402451-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A2746 | 1930-12-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ENON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0152480-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, M.D., 2946 | 2021-6-16
South Africa, Eastern Cape, East London, Queen's Park Zoo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0004131-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, S, 430 | 2011-3-5
South Africa, Western Cape, On grounds of Westerford High School at Rondebosch. -33.968753276387744, 18.465486268747494
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402443-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 430 | 1948-10-25
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0149878 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 287 | 2006-2-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umvoti Municipality, Mudeni, Kwaleja. ±1km West of Lutheran church.
General notes: Provisional name: umvongothini/ Umzimuka. Less abundant. ZBK Project.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270828-0 Collector(s) & number: Phago, T, PPRI-0005 | 2011-8-18
South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria/Tshwane. Rietondale, ARC-PPRI campus. 25.7338°S 28.2412°E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0072708-0 Collector(s) & number: Schrire, B, 423 | 1980-12-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Garden in Durban.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0139187-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 1901 | 2013-11-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Peitermaritzburg, Chase Valley near Cascade Shopping Centre.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402445-0 Collector(s) & number: De Winter, B, 8789 | 1967-6-2
South Africa, Gauteng, LYNNWOOD; STRUBEN PARK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402448-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3534 | 1967-2-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LIONS RIVER DIST.; THE START FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402446-0 Collector(s) & number: Watt, J, MOSS 26776 | 1952-10-27
South Africa, Gauteng, WITWATERSRAND; JOHANNESBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0315917-0 Collector(s) & number: Von Breitenbach, F, 1169(cult) | 1967-2-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna District: Keurbooms River; planted at lagoon.
General notes: D.b.h. 20 inches.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0147682-0 Collector(s) & number: Manzana, S, 21 | 2016-11-3
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port St John's.
General notes: Big population were spotted.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0145290-0 Collector(s) & number: Keswa, VW, 262 | 2006-2-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Weenen; ca 10m south of N. L. S. Nature Reserve; eNgodini.
General notes: Zulu Botanical Knowledge Project. IsiZulu name: ugodide.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0060003-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3534 | 1967-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Karkloof. Farm "The Start".
General notes: Exotic.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0773762-0 Collector(s) & number: Dehning, RW, 2 | 1990-10-21
South Africa, North West, BOPHUTATSWANA; PILANESBERG NAT PARK; BAILE ROUTE BETWEEN METSWEDI CAMP TURNOFF AND NARE RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402453-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, 734 | 1974-1-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, BAVIAANS KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0861508-0 Collector(s) & number: Komape, DM, KMS84 | 2011-10-25
South Africa, North West, Potchefstroom. Bailliepark, edge of town at small holdings.
General notes: Occurrence: frequent. Large trunk. Con.: Makgakga,M.C. 2012.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0148188-0 Collector(s) & number: Cheek, MD, 2442 | 2016-2-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, East London; Zoo garden.
General notes: Cultivated.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0872713-0 Collector(s) & number: Jaca, T, 1072 | 2019-4-10
South Africa, Gauteng, Randburg, Braamfonteinspruit.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0238135-0 Collector(s) & number: MacKenzie, TM, PRE 62373 | 1966-7-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, New Hanover District: Cramond; in garden.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0482665-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, 6296 | 1976-4-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN; HOWIESON'S POORT; NR. GRAHAMSTOWN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0801319-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 10691 | 1914-10-19
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; TZANEEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0565177-0 Collector(s) & number: Newby, C, CN 00018 | 1997-11-24
South Africa, North West, Mooi Nooi.
General notes: Common in area. Very wide spread.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0270500-0 Collector(s) & number: Gere, J, JG054 | 2011-3-27
South Africa, North West, Magaliesberg. 25°54'12.7''S 27°14'11.2''E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0026064-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, A 2746 | 1930-12-
South Africa, Eastern Cape,
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0316283-0 Collector(s) & number: Fries, TCE, 927 | 1930-9-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Uitenhage District: Hellsgate Kloof.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0758577-0 Collector(s) & number: Jordaan, M, 3144 | 1997-4-2
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Roossenekal District. Mapoch Hotel grounds.
General notes: Mixed Bushveld. Cultivated.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0564159-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN 203 | 1997-6-3
South Africa, Limpopo, Ratombo. NW of Levubu. (± 40 km E of Louis Trichard). Levubu Farm near residence of C van Wyk (other farm).
General notes: Batch 23.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0071178-0 Collector(s) & number: Nichols, G, 368 | 1980-9-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanic Gardens, Durban, cultivated. Ex Mexico.
General notes: Evergreen, soft-wooded tree ñ20m. Racemes of whitish flowers, with 10 greenish stamens and styles, amd purplish ovaries.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0057785-0 Collector(s) & number: Mills, AP, 27 | 1967-7-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District. Botanic Gardens.
General notes: Tree ± 25ft. Fruits. Cultivated.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402439-0 Collector(s) & number: Reyneke, JL, 421 | 1955-10-15
Botswana, KGATLA DIST; MOCHUDI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0802256-0 Collector(s) & number: Makgakga, MC, 50 | 1994-1-1
South Africa, Limpopo, Pietersburg: Moletsi; Moletsi Nature Reserve; In the Nature Reserve, 1.5 km from the house at the foot of Mmadikoti Mountain.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0587809-0 Collector(s) & number: Meyer, JJ, 3959 | 2001-10-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mtunzini. Between town and railway line close to railway station.
General notes: Coastal forest. Slope: none. Plant height: 4 - 5m. Terminal inflorescence - sweetly scented. Fruit absent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0890701-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, B, QM000136 | 2002-4-29
South Africa, Free State, Vredefort Distrik. Plaas Helena.
General notes: No slope. 3 components: underground parts, bark, leaves. Voucher: photo. 'Wynboom'.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0539516-0 Collector(s) & number: Balsinhas, AA, 3019 | 1976-10-6
South Africa, North West, PRETORIA; NR. SILKAATSNEK RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0402454-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RDA, 855 | 1974-5-15
South Africa, Western Cape, STORMSVLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0893417-0 Collector(s) & number: Turpin, BC, 407 | 2011-10-23
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Lydenburg District. On lower access road to Kalmoesfontein village, near Buffelskloof Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0736162-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacot Guillarmod, AFMG, 9885 | 1985-12-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAHAMSTOWN DIST.; RHODES CAMPUS; NR. AFRICAN MUSIC CENTRE, PRINCE ALFRED STREET.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0638241-0 Collector(s) & number: Ueckermann, EA, 7115 | 1983-2-9
South Africa, Gauteng, KRUGERSDORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Phytolaccaceae Bredenkamp, CLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1307-1308
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
No results found for Phytolacca dioica L.
| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | Purgation | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Fruit | Anthelmintic | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Fruit | Used medicinally | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Fruit | Vomiting | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
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