Tree Fuschia
Halleria lucida L.
Halleria lucida, known as Tree Fuschia, is an evergreen tree native to Southern Africa. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental in gardens across the region and beyond.
Description
Halleria lucida (L.) belongs to the family Stilbaceae and is found in various regions including Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, and others in Southern Africa. It is a small, evergreen tree that is valued for its ornamental appeal and is increasingly grown in African gardens. The species was first described in 1753.
Other common names
Tree Fuschia
Distribution
Terceira Island · Global · Angola · Azores · Botswana · Cape Provinces · Eritrea · Ethiopia · Free State · Kenya · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Malawi · Mozambique · Namibia · Northern Provinces · Saudi Arabia · Sudan · Swaziland · Tanzania · Uganda · Yemen · Zambia · Zaïre · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Halleria abyssinicaHalleria ellipticaHalleria lucida var. abyssinica
