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Cassinopsis ilicifolia

Cassinopsis ilicifolia (Hochst.) Sleumer
Cassinopsis ilicifolia
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Cassinopsis ilicifolia is a spined shrub or liane in the Icacinaceae family, native to southern Africa. It was published in 1940 and belongs to the genus Cassinopsis.

Description

Cassinopsis ilicifolia (Hochst.) Sleumer is a spined, straggling shrub or liane found in the moister regions of southern Africa. The species name 'ilicifolia' refers to the leaves with serrated margins that resemble those of the genus Ilex. It is part of the Icacinaceae family and was first described in 1940.

Synonyms

Cassine ilicifoliaCassine mucronataCassinopsis capensisHartogia ilicifoliaIlex dichotoma

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