Gymnosporia heterophylla
About
Gymnosporia heterophylla, the common spike-thorn, is a small, hardy, deciduous African tree up to 5 m tall, occurring in rocky places with a wide distribution from Ethiopia, the Sudan and the Congo, south to the Cape Province and west to Angola and Namibia, as well as the neighbouring islands of Madagascar and Saint Helena, with a closely related species from Mauritius.
- Family
- Celastraceae
How to use it
The common spike-thorn is valued for its hardiness and ability to thrive in rocky areas, making it suitable for erosion control and landscaping in challenging environments. Its adaptability can help stabilize soil and support local biodiversity.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting the common spike-thorn, make sure to choose a rocky or well-drained area to mimic its natural habitat. This will help the tree thrive and grow strong!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gymnosporia heterophylla
- Slug
- gymnosporia-heterophylla
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Genus
- Gymnosporia
- Species
- heterophylla
- Wikidata QID
- Q5625092
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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