Phaeoptilum
| Brittle thorn | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nyctaginaceae |
| Tribe: | Bougainvilleae |
| Genus: | Phaeoptilum Radlk. |
| Species: | P. spinosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Phaeoptilum spinosum | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Amphoranthus spinosus (Radlk.) S.Moore | |
Phaeoptilum spinosum (brittle thorn) is a shrub that occurs in central Namibia. It is the only species in the genus Phaeoptilum. It is a valuable drought-resistant fodder plant, browsed by goats and kudu. The bush bears winged red fruits in October.[4]
Gallery
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Habit in the Naukluft -
Foliage in fascicles -
Anthocarp fruit -
Anthocarp fruit
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References
[edit]- ^ 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.
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