Boscia microphylla Oliv.

Species

Angiosperms > Brassicales > Capparaceae > Boscia

Characteristics

An evergreen shrub or tree. It can lose many leaves during the year. It can grow 8 m high. The twigs can have some spines. The older bark is smooth and red-brown. The leaves are simple and arranged in spirals. They are narrowly oval and dull green. The flowers are green-yellow and small.
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Growth support free-standing
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It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry sandy places. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall of 100-150 mm. It can grow in arid places.
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Usage

Uses animal food environmental use food medicinal
Edible fruits
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Distribution

Boscia microphylla world distribution map, present in Angola and Namibia

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146117-1
WFO ID wfo-0000569540
COL ID MLSM
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Synonyms

Boscia microphylla