Ptaeroxylon obliquum
Sneezewood
Also known as: Harrisonia lentiscoides (Engl.) Boas +3 more
- Harrisonia lentiscoides (Engl.) Boas
- Ptaeroxylon utile Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Ptaeroxylon utile f. robustum Szyszyl.
- Rhus obliqua Thunb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rutaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Ptaeroxylon obliquum (commonly known as Sneezewood) is a tree within the Rutaceae family. It is found natively 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)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe