Heteromorpha arborescens

Heteromorpha arborescens (Spreng.) Cham. & Schltdl.

parsley tree

Afr

wildepietersielie, pietersieliebos

isiZulu

umbangadlala, umbangadlala, umbangandlatho, umbangeza

IsiXhosa

iyeza-lempambano

Description

Family:

Apiaceae

Order:

Apiales

Description

Deciduous tree/shrub (3 – 7 m) with smooth, peeling bark. Leaves variable (simple to compound), aromatic when crushed. Cream flowers in umbels (Nov – Mar).

Plant Details

Height

3 - 7 m

Thorns

Absent

Soil

Sandy, loamy, well-drained

Fast

Growth Rate

3 - 7 m

Size

Long-lived (decades)

Lifespan

Flower Colour

Flowering Season

, , , ,

Horticultural Zones

Neutral

pH

Sandy, loamy, well-drained

Soil

Full sun to semi-shade

Aspect

High

Frost Tolerance

High

Drought Resistance

Companion Plants

Combretum spp.,Acacia spp.

Caterpillars

Not available

Associations

Descriptions

Insects:Flowers attract bees, wasps.Wildlife:Birds nest in branches.Soil:Not a nitrogen fixer.

Flowers and fruits

Cream flowers in umbels; winged seeds dispersed by wind.

Birds

Insectivorous birds forage in foliage.

By Seeds:

Sow fresh seeds in sandy soil.

By Cuttings:

Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

Traditional Uses

Leaves treat stomach ailments; roots used as protective charm.

Plant Details

Height

Description

Thorns

Description

Leaves

Description

Size

Growth Form

Size

Size

Size

Lifespan

Size

Flower Colour

Size

Flowering Season

Size

Horticultural Zones

Size

pH

Size

Soil

Size

Aspect

Size

Frost Tolerance

Size

Drought Resistance

Description

DESCRIPTION

Height

DESCRIPTION

Leaves

DESCRIPTION

Thorns

DESCRIPTION

BSS

Ecoscore

Host plant Nectar Grazing

Link to PlantzAfrica.co.za

View

Distribution

Companion Plants

Description

Caterpillars

Associations

Leaves

Leaves

Flowers and fruits

Leaves

Birds

Leaves

Mammals

Leaves

By Seeds:

Leaves

By Cuttings:

Leaves

Traditional Uses

traditional uses