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Scrophulariaceae

Subfamily Buddlejoideae

W/C = Wild Collected
Dermatobotrys saundersii Bolus.

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  • Family: Scrophulariaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Habitat: epiphytic shrublet on forest trees in the Eastern Cape region.

  • Description: Rare monotypic genus of Scrophulariaceae,
    grows as an epiphyte shrublet to about 1m on forest trees in the Eastern Cape region. Plants have succulent green leaves with a reddish tinge.
  • Uses: Produces edible fruit.
Restrictions:

  • Species Vulnerable or Habitat Critically Threatened
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200100486
  • Source: Nicholas Plummer - Duke
  • Accession Date: 04-12-2001
  • Bench: 1315 - S Bench - Fynbos
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 03-15-2008
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: euasterid I
  • Order: Lamiales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Scrophulariaceae
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