PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GENTIANALES / RUBIACEAE / CINCHONOIDEAE / PAVETTEAE / COPTOSPERMA / LITTORALE
A leafy much-branched shrub of 6-12 ft. Branches obtusely quadrangular, compressed towards the extremities; bark grey, smooth. Leaves decussate, oval or obovate, rounded at the apex or nearly so, wedge-shaped at the base, 1 1/4-3 1/2 by 2/5-1 2/3 in.; reticulate, shining above, paler beneath; margins recurving; lateral veins about 4-5 pairs, often with little hairy depressions in the axils; petiole 1/6-2/5 in.; stipules rigid, erect, 1/4-1/3 in. long. Flowers about 1/5-1/4 in. long, exclusive of the style which is exserted by nearly the same length, very shortly pedicellate, numerous; common peduncle about 1 in long. Calyx-teeth rounded. Corolla-tube 1/6 in. long; lobes rather shorter. Fruit about 1/4 in. diam. From: Hiern, WP. 1877. Rubiaceae. In: D. Oliver (ed.), Umbelliferae to Ebenaceae. Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 33-247. Lovell Reeve & Co., London. [https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.42] [Permission to reproduce this work was granted to SANBI by the Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew] [CC BY] As: Enterospermum littorale Hiern
Small tree or shrub, 1.0-9.6 m high. Leaves distinctly petiolate, domatia conspicuous, blades rounded to obtuse at apex, petioles 4-14 mm long. Inflorescence terminal, frequently with additional pairs of axillary inflorescences arising from next 1 or 2 (or 3) nodes down. Flowers whitish. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tarenna littoralis (Hiern) Bridson
Sandveld. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY] As: Tarenna littoralis (Hiern) Bridson
5 to 432 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
Enterospermum littorale Hiern
Tarenna littoralis (Hiern) Bridson
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| duinebotterlepelbos | Afrikaans | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| dune butterspoon | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| Limpopo butterspoon | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. | |
| Limpopo tarenna | English | Van Wyk, AE; Van den Berg, E; Coates Palgrave, M; Jordaan, M. 2011. Dictionary of names for southern African trees. Briza, Arcadia. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Gentianales
FAMILY Rubiaceae
SUBFAMILY Cinchonoideae
TRIBE Pavetteae
GENUS Coptosperma
SPECIES littorale
60 results for Coptosperma littorale (Hiern) Degreef
Year
Barcode: NH0124716-0 Collector(s) & number: Felton, I, 106 | 1996-8-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland. Kosi Mouth. Near Day Visitor site.
General notes: Forest. White sand. Tree 3m high; leaves thick, leathery, shiny dark green above; pockets in axils of veins on underside of leaves. Flowers in terminal sprays; flattened stems.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0124109-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubbe, RA, 617 | 1995-2-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay, Coastal Forest Reserve, between Lala Nek and Manzengwenya, Plot 167.
General notes: Dune shrub. Small tree 2m high. Leaves shiny green. Fruit dark. Frequent. Grid ref.: S 27 degrees 251 E 32 degrees 775.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0069597-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 5647 | 1972-3-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 20 km E. of Jozini/Maputa.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154716-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 808 | 1972-6-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NDUMU GAME RES.; KWAMUZIMBA; NR. E. BOUNDARY OF NDUMU GAME RESERVE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1003375-0 Collector(s) & number: Burrows, JE, 12602 | 2012-1-9
Mozambique, Nampula, Nacala District. Quissimajulo Beach, on coral rag behind dunes (14.1 km from main road in Nacala).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0657242-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 3532 | 1984-10-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NDUMO; SUID VAN NDUMO. 11 KM NO VAN MBODLA- WINKEL, REGS VAN PAD WATERBRUGGIE - PAD INGWAVUMA - NDUMO.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0077833-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, DR, 386 | 1983-5-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Lucia. Eastern Shores. Perrier's Rocks area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0765754-0 Collector(s) & number: Nobanda, N, PRE 765754 | --
Mozambique, Southern Mozambique between 26°20-26°50 S and 32°20-32°50 E. Maputo Elephant Reserve and Licuati forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0075808-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 473 | 1982-11-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tongaland. Kosi Estuary.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154721-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3951 | 1967-11-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SORDWANA BAY
General notes: Dune forest. White stems.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0517402-0 Collector(s) & number: Nel, PJ, 7009 | 1978-7-10
South Africa, Limpopo, PAFURI; LIMPOPO; MABJENI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0198538-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 1258 | 1976-8-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nhlabane. Near the beach.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154723-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4401 | 1969-11-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SIHANGWANA STORE
General notes: Sand forest. Small tree, flowers white on the top of the canopy, sweet smelling.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0087460-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 284 | 1986-7-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mbazwana. Near the road to the beach.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154726-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 1131 | 1972-10-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LALA NEK
General notes: Dune forest. Plant height: 3 - 4m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0120580-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubbe, RA, 386 | 1994-10-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay Coastal Forest Reserve, between Lalanek and Manzengwenya.
General notes: Very abundant.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0765756-0 Collector(s) & number: Nyirenda, FC, 510 | --
Mozambique, Southern Mozambique between 26°20-26°50 S and 32°20-32°50 E. Maputo Elephant Reserve and Licuati forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0234720-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 5647 | 1972-3-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 20 KM. E. OF JOZINI/MAPUTA
General notes: Sand Forest. Small tree, flowers minute, creamy-yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0118331-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, P, 2438 | 1994-8-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Phinda Nature Reserve, sandveld near Forest Lodge.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0118280-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, P, 2991 | 1995-6-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay Coastal Forest Reserve. Manzengwenya. Vicinity/offices. S 27.261 E 32.769
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0725298-0 Collector(s) & number: Buthelezi, CN, 653 | 1986-6-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MANZENGWENYA; ILALA NEK; SOUTH OF ILALA NEK IN DUNE FOREST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154715-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3850 | 1967-11-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KOSI ESTUARY
General notes: Dune forest. Small tree 10'. Old fruits black.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0464644-0 Collector(s) & number: Vahrmeijer, J(H), 901 | 1965-5-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; KOSI ESTUARY NR. CAMPING PLACE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0806249-0 Collector(s) & number: Phillipson, PB, 3332 | 1989-6-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Lake St. Lucia: Eastern Shores State Forest.
General notes: Dune thicket/forest. Fruits green, becoming purple-black.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0810756-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 9507 | 1982-4-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Lucia System: Bhangazi Lake. 28°08' S 32°32'E.
General notes: Marginal to thicket. In sandy soil of levee in lowlying area. Shrub 2 m tall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0843487-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 3450 | 1984-10-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ubombo. Lalanek.
General notes: Blare dofgroen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0148724-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 3450 | 1984-10-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LALANEK.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0069592-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4879 | 1969-12-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Manzengwenya Inspection Quarters.
General notes: Altitude: ± 10 ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0069596-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 5647 | 1972-3-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 20 km east of Jozini/Maputa.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154725-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4879 | 1969-12-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MANZENGWENYA INSPECTION QUARTERS
General notes: Dune forest. Canopy tree with a very black, tough fibrous, longitudinally fissured bark.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0086777-0 Collector(s) & number: Buthelezi, CN, 653 | 1986-6-21
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Manzengwenya. South of Ilala Nek.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154719-0 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 767 | 1962-5-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; MKUZE GAME RES.
General notes: Small tree - forest midstratum. In short, dry forest in loose soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154714-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, P, 4765 | 1967-8-20
South Africa, Limpopo, KRUGER NAT. PARK; SHANTANGALANE; NO. VAN PUNDA MILIA
General notes: Mikroskopiese klein blommetjies in trossies. Vruggies klein en swart as ryp.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0105099-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, F, 11548 | 1986-2-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay. NW side of Lake Nhlange.
General notes: ex Univ. of the North Lebowa, Herbarium.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0731828-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 12278 | 1986-11-24
South Africa, Limpopo, PAFURI - MADLAGUZA PAN
General notes: Nwambiya sandveld. Closed evergreen low woodland. Slope: 0° - 5°. Deep soil. Bark smooth, grey. Leaves leathery.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0083514-0 Collector(s) & number: Gordon, I, 217 | 1985-7-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sodwana State Forest.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0798752-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, P, BSA 433 | 1992-11-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland / Tongaland: Ndumu Game Reserve; Tembe Elephant Park - sand forest.
General notes: Sand forest. Man made open woodland (probably planted). No slope. Slender shrub. Branching sparsely. Flowers yellowish-green, very small, in terminal heads.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0720472-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 11548 | 1986-2-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KOSI BAY; NW SIDE OF LAKE NHLANGE. SLIGHT SLOPE.
General notes: Closed evergreen tall forest. Slope 5 °. Grey, sandy soil. Closed canopy. Leaves thickly leathery, glossy dark green. Bark smooth grey. Fruit semi-fleshy green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0698307-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4203 | 1969-10-31
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkonjane/Abekorn drift.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0674074-0 Collector(s) & number: Gordon, IG, 217 | 1985-7-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, SODWANA STATE FOREST; SEAWARD SIDE OF DUNE FOREST.
General notes: Fruit black when ripe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154717-0 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 281 | 1958-10-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; KOSI ESTUARY
General notes: Very common in dune scrub, facing sea and estuary.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0486325-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Toit, PCV, 1258 | 1976-8-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NHLABANE; NEAR BEACH
General notes: On red soil on moderately steep slope. Secondary grassland. Bush 3'6" high.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0798753-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, P, BSA 420 | 1992-11-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland / Tongaland: Corridor area South East of Ndumu.
General notes: No slope. Heavily grazed. Slender shrub, evergreen. Flowers minute, yellowish.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0105398-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, DR, 250 | 1982-9-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Lucia, Eastern Shores, next to Mission Rocks outpost on Mziki trail.
General notes: Very rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0081496-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 845 | 1984-11-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tembe Elephant Park. Ndumu.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154718-0 Collector(s) & number: Tinley, KL, 389 | 1958-12-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; INGWAVUMA; OPPOSITE LAKE NHLANGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0120560-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubbe, RA, 254 | 1994-8-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi Bay Coastal Forest Reserve, Lake Sibaya, eastern side of Sibaya along road between lake and first dune. 27°364S 32°721E
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0058628-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, 3951 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sordwana Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0870609-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 14096 | 2018-2-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sibayi Nature Reserve; ±7 km SSW of Mabibi. 27°26'25.3"S 32°42'17.1"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0069594-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, 3850 | 1967-11-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kosi estuary.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0668085-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 845 | 1984-11-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MAPUTOLAND.; INGWAVUMA DIST.; TEMBE ELEPHANT PARK.
General notes: Sandveld woodland. Orange sandy soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0102997-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 2274 | 1988-1-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mabibi. 27°19'S 32°45'E
General notes: Altitude: ± 25m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154724-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 416 | 1971-8-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, LAKE SIBAYI; E. SHORES OF LAKE SIBAYI ON TOP OF HILL BEHIND RES. STA.
General notes: Plant height: 2 - 3m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0154720-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, GZ12 | 1966-9-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; KOSI ESTUARY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0069595-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 4401 | 1969-11-10
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sihangwane Store.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0115258-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 9507 | 1982-4-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St. Lucia System: Bhangazi Lake. 28°08'S 32°32'E
General notes: Altitude: ± 10m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0118330-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, P, 2465 | 1994-8-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Lake Sibayi.
General notes: Abundant. FAA 3431
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2003
FLORA
94. Rubiaceae: 84. Coptosperma Hook.f. Bridson, DMFlora Zambesiaca 5(3)608-619
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
2001
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A survey of continental African Coptosperma (Rubiaceae, Pavetteae) Degreef, J; De Block, P; Robbrecht, ESystematics and Geography of Plants 71: 367-382
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1979
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Studies in Tarenna sensu lato (Rubiaceae subfam. Cinchonoideae) for part 2 of 'Flora of Tropical East Africa: Rubiaceae' Bridson, DMKew Bulletin 34(2)377-402
No results found for Coptosperma littorale (Hiern) Degreef
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
BOOK
Minter, L.R., Burger, M., Harrison, J.A., Braack, H.H., Bishop, P.J. and Knoepfer, D. 2004. Atlas and Red Data Book of the Frogs of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. SI/MAB Series No. 9
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Poynton, J.C. and Haacke, W.D. 1993. On a collection of amphibians from Angola, including a new species of <i>Bufo</i> Laurenti. Annals of the Transvaal Museum. 36:9-16
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Poynton, J.C. and Broadley, D.G. 1985. Amphibia Zambesiaca. 2. Ranidae. Annals of the Natal Museum. 27:115-181
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Schiøtz, A. 1964. The voices of some West African amphibians. Videnskabelige Meddelelser fra Dansk Naturhistorisk Forening. 127:35-83
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