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Kiggelaria africana

Wild Peach
Also known as: Acrophyllum obtusatum Müll.Stuttg. +13 more
  • Acrophyllum obtusatum Müll.Stuttg.
  • Acrophyllum obtusum E.Mey.
  • Kiggelaria africana var. obtusa (Harv.) Burtt Davy
  • Kiggelaria dregeana Turcz.
  • Kiggelaria dregeana var. acuta Harv.
  • Kiggelaria dregeana var. obtusa Harv.
  • Kiggelaria ferruginea Eckl. & Zeyh.
  • Kiggelaria flavovelutina Sleumer
  • Kiggelaria glabrata Gilg
  • Kiggelaria glandulosa Salisb.
  • Kiggelaria grandifolia Warb.
  • Kiggelaria hylophila Gilg
  • Kiggelaria integrifolia Jacq.
  • Kiggelaria serrata Warb. ex Engl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Achariaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Kiggelaria africana (commonly known as Wild Peach) is a shrub or tree within the Achariaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Ethiopia, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

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