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Photo from Anniesannuals.com.

Author: Rudolf Georg Strey, 1975
Family:  ARALIACEAE
Origin:  Southern South Africa
Soil:  Mix
Water:  Medium
Sun:  Maximum
Thickness:  20 Centimetres
Height:  2-4 Metres
Flower:  Greenish
Propagate:  Seeds/Cuttings
Names:  Gamtoos Cabbage Tree
Synonyms:  -

This member of the Araliaceae family was given this name by Rudolf Georg Strey in 1975. It is found in southern South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The fast developing round caudex tend to disappear by age, but can reach a diameter of 20 centimetres. The plant can grow from two to four meters in height.

The genera is named after Pierre Cusson, 1727-1783, a French physician, botanist and mathematician. The species is named after the small area it can be found in.


Photo by C. Logie, Sanbi.org.