Phaeoptilum spinosum

Phaeoptilum spinosum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Genus: Phaeoptilum
Species: P. spinosum
Binomial name
Phaeoptilum spinosum
Radlk.
Synonyms

Amphoranthus spinosus (Radlk.) S.Moore, Phaeoptilum heimerli Engl.

Phaeoptilum spinosum (Brosdoring) is a shrub that occurs in central Namibia. It is a valuable drought-resistant fodder plant, browsed by goats and kudu. The bush bears winged red fruits in October.[1]

References

  1. Rothauge, Axel (25 February 2014). "Staying afloat during a drought". The Namibian.


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