In early spring, often before the first good rains, the Flowers appear on this monoecious (having both male and female reproductive organs on the same plant) tree (photo 904). A large leaf scar is also visible in photo 899. The young green (photo 957) then brown branches have clearly visible raised Lenticels (a usually raised corky oval or elongated area on the plant that allows the uncontrolled interchange of gases with the environment – photos 899 & 957).
The initially green bark ages to brown, finally becomes very dark, longitudinally fissured (Photo 918) and tends not to flake off. This generally shallow rooted, deciduous Tree (feature image –from Delta Park) may reach 15m high and the crown may be nearly twice as wide. The plant is native to South-east Asia and Northern Australia.Ĭonservation Status: This rapidly growing plant is becoming a serious problem and is now considered invasive in South Africa. The Fruit is a capsule or a drupe and may be winged or have a pulpy covering. The superior Ovary has a simple Style, which ends in a disc-like, head-like or lobed Stigma.
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The 5 to many Stamens are free except at the base and the Anthers are attached in the middle. The 4 Petals are imbricate (having regularly arranged, overlapping edges). The Calyx has 4-5 sepals, which are free to near the base. The bisexual or unisexual Flowers are regular, axillary and in panicles (indeterminate, branched inflorescence with stalked flowers) or solitary. They occur in a large cluster or on short shoots. Most trees are evergreen and Leaves are large, simple or compound, lack stipules and are usually alternate. Those genera with trees include Ekebergia, Nymania, Khaya and Trichilia. In southern Africa, this Family has about 6 genera and 11 species. This tree is considered invasive in the South Africa. Perhaps the best-known local alien tree in this family is the seringa (The scientific name is Melia azedarach) with its poisonous yellow berries. This family of shrubs and small trees has 50+ genera and 570+ species. (Eng) Chinaberry tree, Pride of India, Bead-tree, Cape lilac, syringa berrytree, Persian lilac, Indian lilac, White cedar, Syringa tree.įamily: Meliaceae (Mahogany family). Previous names: Melia australis, Melia japonica, Melia sempervivens.Ĭommon names: (Afr) Seringboom. This attractive tree is considered Invasive and planting has been banned in South Africa. Bisexual 5-merous sweet scented lilac coloured Flowers are actinomorphic, have 10 stamens and a single pistil with a superior ovary.
The bark becomes deeply fissured and dark. Then, find a more permanent home for the plant outdoors or transfer it to a larger pot-at least 5 gallons or more.This shallow rooted, deciduous Tree is up to 15m high with a wider canopy. Allow the plant ample time to establish its root system. After that, do not transplant the cuttings for at least eight months.
Place the plant in a bright location but not direct sunlight direct sunlight can burn or dehydrate the cutting.Optionally, you can dip the cut end into rooting hormone to boost its chances of root production. Or, you can directly plant the cut end in an enriched, moist soilless growing medium. While you wait for the roots to grow in the water, replenish the water level with filtered, room-temperature water. You can put the cutting in a clear glass or jar of room temperature filtered water until roots form (about two weeks), then plant it into potting soil.The cutting should be at a minimum of 3 to 4 inches long and should have at least three nodes on it. Make at least a 1-inch diagonal cut the longer cut surface encourages rooting. Cut it just above a node (the point where the leaf grows from the stem). Take a cutting from a branch that has grown past the bark and contains healthy buds.If you use the water rooting method, you will eventually need a container filled with potting soil to plant the rooted stem. You'll also need either a clear jar of water or a pot of moistened soilless potting mix (with perlite), or a sandy, loamy mix. Use pruning shears or hand pruners to trim off a 1/2-inch to 1-inch diameter branch.The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
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