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bushveld white-ironwood

Vepris reflexa I.Verd.
bushveld white-ironwood
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Vepris reflexa is a species in the genus Vepris, belonging to the family Rutaceae. It is commonly known as bushveld white-ironwood in English. The species was first described by I.Verd. and published in 1926. It is distributed across several regions including Botswana, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.

Description

Vepris reflexa is a member of the Rutaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the rue or citrus family. This species is native to parts of southern Africa, where it can be found in Botswana, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. The species was formally described and published in 1926 by I.Verd. The common name 'bushveld white-ironwood' is used to refer to this plant in English. As a member of the genus Vepris, it shares characteristics typical of the genus, including features such as aromatic leaves and woody growth habits.

Other common names

Rock White Ironwoodbushveld white-ironwoodwoodland white-ironwood

Distribution

Global · Botswana · KwaZulu-Natal · Mozambique · Northern Provinces · Swaziland · Zimbabwe

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