Wrightia natalensis
| Wrightia natalensis | |
|---|---|
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| In South Africa | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Wrightia |
| Species: | W. natalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Wrightia natalensis | |
Wrightia natalensis is a plant in the family Apocynaceae. It grows as a small to medium-sized deciduous tree. Its fragrant flowers feature a creamy yellow corolla. The fruit is dark green and carried in pods up to 32 cm (13 in) in length. Its habitat is dry woodland and scrub forest from sea level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) altitude. Wrightia natalensis is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini and South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga).[1][3]
References
- 1 2 Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2022). "Wrightia natalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T208456088A208456090. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T208456088A208456090.en. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "Wrightia natalensis Stapf". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
- ↑ "Wrightia natalensis". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 6 August 2013.