Euclea natalensis
| Natal guarri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Euclea |
| Species: | E. natalensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Euclea natalensis | |
| Synonyms | |
Euclea natalensis, the Natal guarri, is a dioecious African plant species of the family Ebenaceae. It occurs from Ethiopia and Somalia in the north, southwards to the Western Cape, South Africa.[3] Its hirsute, leathery leaves have an opposite arrangement, and the flower sprays grow from the leaf axils. The spherical fruit appear from October to June.[4]
Races
The three races are:[5]
- Euclea natalensis subsp. natalensis
- Euclea natalensis subsp. angolensis F.White
- Euclea natalensis subsp. obovata F.White
References
- ^ "Euclea multiflora Hiern". The Plant List 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Euclea natalensis A.DC". The Plant List 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Notten, Alice (February 2010). "Euclea natalensis A.DC". plantzafrica.com. SANBI. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Euclea natalensis - Natal Guarri". TreeCo. 1 April 2009. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Euclea natalensis". The Plant List 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
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