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Cussonia sphaerocephala

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Cussonia sphaerocephala
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Cussonia
Species:
C. sphaerocephala
Binomial name
Cussonia sphaerocephala

Cussonia sphaerocephala is a species of tree in the family Araliaceae. It is known as the Natal forest cabbage tree; in Afrikaans it is called the Natalse boskiepersol, and in isiZulu as umsenge.

Description

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The distinctive leaves are twice compound arranged in neat circular heads.

Habitat

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It grows on the subtropical coast of South Africa.

Ecology

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The larva of the cabbage tree emperor moth (Bunaea alcinoe) feed on the leaves.

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