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. |