Rhigozum

Rhigozum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae.[1]

Rhigozum
Rhigozum obovatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Clade: Crescentiina
Clade: Paleotropical clade
Genus: Rhigozum
Burch.
Species

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Rhigozum is a flowering shrub or small tree which is native to the drier areas of Africa. It can grow to 3 metres in height. This genus is characterised by branches which are short, rigid and twisting in angular directions. This genus produces flowers between the months of September and December. It is native to the dry, open woodlands and rocky outcrops of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Species

  • Rhigozum brevispinosum Kuntze
  • Rhigozum madagascariense Drake
  • Rhigozum obovatum Burch.
  • Rhigozum somalense Hallier f.
  • Rhigozum trichotum Burch.
  • Rhigozum virgatum Merxm. & A.Schreib.
  • Rhigozum zambesiacum Baker

References

  1. "Rhigozum". Kew Plant List. Kew Botanical Gardens. Retrieved 14 November 2012.


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