Ozoroa paniculosa

Ozoroa paniculosa (Sond.) R.Fern. & A.Fern.

common resin tree, bushveld ozoroa

Afr

gewone harpuisboom

isiZulu

isifice

IsiXhosa

Description

Family:

Anacardiaceae

Order:

Sapindales

Description

Shrub or small tree (4 – 7 m) with silver-green leaves and yellow flowers. Milky latex present.

Plant Details

Height

4 - 7 m

Thorns

Absent

Soil

Sandy, well-drained

Moderate

Growth Rate

4 - 7 m

Size

20 - 30 years

Lifespan

Flower Colour

Flowering Season

, ,

Horticultural Zones

Neutral

pH

Sandy, well-drained

Soil

Full sun

Aspect

Moderate

Frost Tolerance

High

Drought Resistance

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Distribution

, ,

Companion Plants

Vachellia spp.,Combretum spp.

Caterpillars

Not available

Associations

Descriptions

Insects:Pollinated by bees.Wildlife:Resin deters herbivory.Soil:Not a nitrogen fixer.Ecosystem Services:Resin used traditionally; soil stabilizer.

Flowers and fruits

Yellow flower panicles; small drupes.

Birds

Not documented

By Seeds:

Sow fresh seeds in sandy soil.

By Cuttings:

Not available

Traditional Uses

Resin for glue; roots for stomach ailments.

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

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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