Androstachys johnsonii
Lebombo Ironwood, Mecrusse
Other regional names: Mzimbeet +2 more
- Mzimbeet
- Simbi Tree
- Wild Quince
Also known as: Androstachys subpeltata (Sim) E.Phillips +1 more
- Androstachys subpeltata (Sim) E.Phillips
- Weihea subpeltata Sim
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Picrodendraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Androstachys johnsonii (commonly known as Lebombo ironwood or Mecrusse) is a tree within the Picrodendraceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland