Searsia pendulina
White karee
Searsia pendulina, commonly known as the Fever Tree, is a distinctive deciduous tree native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its striking, peeling bark and spreading canopy, it plays a vital ecological role. In traditional medicine, various parts are utilized for their potent healing properties and significant cultural importance.
- Scientific name: Searsia pendulina
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindaales, falling into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Searsia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Searsia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Searsia pendulina, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is widely called the White Karee, while in Afrikaans, it is known as Witkarree. Its names in other languages include Rhus pendulina in Vietnamese and 垂枝漆 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Rhus pendulina | Wikidata |
| af | Witkaree | Wikidata |
| en | White Karee | Wikidata |
| zh | 垂枝漆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Southern Africa. It can be found growing throughout the various Cape Provinces. Additionally, its range extends northward into the country of Namibia. The species is also well-established within the Free State province. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
Activities
Searsia pendulina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |