Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Cussonia

Species:

Cussonia angolensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from underground rootstock after fire, common in fire-prone African savannas and grasslands. Thick bark on mature stems provides some fire protection.