Author: |
Rudolf Georg
Strey, 1973 |
Family: |
ARALIACEAE |
Origin: |
Natal; South Africa |
Soil: |
Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
7-25
Centimetres |
Height: |
7
Meters |
Flower:
|
Creamy
Green |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
Names:
|
Natal
Forest Cabbage Tree |
Synonyms: |
Cussonia chartacea auct. non Schinz |
This member of the
Araliaceae family was described by Rudolf Georg Strey in 1973. It is found
in the Natal Province of South Africa. It grows in a well drained
soil with some water and lots of sun. The stem will grow to 25
centimetres in diameter and reach seven meters or even 25 metres in height. The
flowers are creamy green.
The genera is named after Pierre
Cusson, 1727-1783, a French physician, botanist and mathematician.
The species after referring to the
round canopy. |