Phaeoptilum
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Brittle thorn | |
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Species: | P. spinosum
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Phaeoptilum spinosum | |
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Amphoranthus spinosus (Radlk.) S.Moore |
Phaeoptilum spinosum (brittle thorn) is a shrub that occurs in central Namibia. It is a valuable drought-resistant fodder plant, browsed by goats and kudu. The bush bears winged red fruits in October.[4]
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Habit in the Naukluft -
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Anthocarp fruit -
Anthocarp fruit
External links
References
- ^ Foden, W. & Potter, L. 2005. Phaeoptilum spinosum Radlk. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2017.1. Accessed on 2019/09/17
- ^ Phaeoptilum spinosum, Jan 2015, M. Struwig, Stefan Siebert, Louis Zietsman, Gill Condy
- ^ Nyctaginaceae: A taxonomic treatment for the Flora of Namibia, M. Struwig, Esmerialda Suzetta Klaassen, Ezekeil G. Kwembeya
- ^ Rothauge, Axel (25 February 2014). "Staying afloat during a drought". The Namibian. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.