Scolopia mundii
Scolopia mundii (Nees) Warb.
Scolopia mundii, known as red pear or mountain saffron, is a tree in the Salicaceae family. It is native to Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. This species grows in forests, forest edges, and mountain slopes at elevations between 30 and 2200 meters. It is characterized by dark green leaves and bright yellow or orange berries. Though not threatened overall, it is Critically Endangered in Zimbabwe.
Description
Scolopia mundii (Nees) Warb. is a tree species in the Salicaceae family. It is found in the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland. The tree is adaptable and can thrive in a range of habitats, including forests, forest edges, and mountain slopes. It produces dark green foliage and bright yellow or orange berries. While it is not considered threatened in most of its range, it is Critically Endangered in Zimbabwe. The species was first described in 1893.
Distribution
Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Northern Provinces · Swaziland
Synonyms
Phoberos mundiiEriudaphus mundiiEriudaphus serratusRhamnicastrum mundtii
