Violet Tree
Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen.
Securidaca longepedunculata, known as the Violet Tree, is a species in the genus Securidaca of the Polygalaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including countries such as Angola, Benin, Botswana, and many others. The species was first described in 1837 by Fresen. The name 'Securidaca' comes from the Latin 'securis,' referring to the hatchet-like shape of the nut's wing. The specific epithet 'longepedunculata' refers to the long peduncle supporting the flowers.
Description
Securidaca longepedunculata is a tree species found across various African countries, particularly in tropical and subtropical climates. It belongs to the Polygalaceae family and is part of the genus Securidaca. The Violet Tree has a long peduncle that supports its flowers, as indicated by its specific name. The genus name is derived from the Latin word for hatchet, 'securis,' due to the shape of the nut's wing. The species was described in 1837 and is protected in South Africa.
Other common names
Violet Tree
Distribution
Global · Angola · Benin · Botswana · Burkina · Burundi · Cameroon · Caprivi Strip · Central African Repu · Chad · Ethiopia · Gambia · Ghana · Guinea-Bissau · Guinea · Ivory Coast · Kenya · Malawi · Mali · Mauritania · Mozambique · Namibia · Nigeria · Niger · Northern Provinces · Rwanda · Senegal · Sierra Leone · Sudan · Tanzania
Synonyms
Lophostylis pallidaLophostylis oblongifoliaLophostylis angustifoliaSecuridaca spinosaSecuridaca angustifoliaSecuridaca oblongifoliaElsota longipedunculataSecuridaca longepedunculata var. longepedunculata