Curtisia dentata
Curtisia dentata (Burm.f.) C.A.Sm.
Curtisia dentata is a flowering tree native to Southern Africa and is the only species in the genus Curtisia. It belongs to the family Curtisiaceae, a distinct family separate from its former classification in the Cornaceae family.
Description
Curtisia dentata is found in regions including the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, St. Helena, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. Originally grouped with dogwoods, it is now recognized as the sole representative of the Curtisiaceae family. The species was formally described in 1951.
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Mozambique · Northern Provinces · St.Helena · Swaziland · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Junghansia fagineaRelhamia fagineaSideroxylon dentatumCurtisia fagifoliaCurtisia fagineaCurtisia dentata