Biological form

tree up to 30 m tall, hemi-epiphytic

Leaves

shape & colour

often subopposite, oblanceolate to subovate, (sub)coriaceous, apex obtuse, base obtuse, both surface glabrous

size

0.5-5 x 0.3-2 cm

lateral veins

5-8 pairs, midrib not reaching the apex of the lamina

petiole

0.2-0.8 cm long, glabrous (leafy twigs with whitish hairs)

Stipules

0.2-0.5 cm long, puberulous, caducous

Figs

position

in pairs in the leaf axils or just below the leaves

shape

globose, Æ 0.5 cm (fresh), minutely puberulous

peduncle

none or 0.2-0.5 mm long, minutely puberulous

basal bracts

1-2 mm long, persistent

Credits

Photographs © Jean-Yves Rasplus and Simon van Noort (Iziko Museums of Cape Town)

Web editing: Aisha Mayekiso

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