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September Bells

Rothmannia globosa (Hochst.) Keay
September Bells
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Rothmannia globosa, known as September Bells, is a small, ornamental tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in evergreen forests and along their margins, ranging from the Eastern Cape to Limpopo Province and Eswatini. The species was published in 1958.

Description

Rothmannia globosa is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is commonly called September Bells. It is a small, decorative tree found in the Global, Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and Northern Provinces. This species is native to South Africa, where it thrives in evergreen forest habitats and along their edges, extending its range northward to Limpopo Province and into Eswatini. The tree is known for its ornamental value and was first described in 1958.

Other common names

September Bells

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces · KwaZulu-Natal · Northern Provinces

Synonyms

Gardenia globosaGardenia gerrardiana

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