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Sesamothamnus lugardii

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Sesamothamnus lugardii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Pedaliaceae
Genus: Sesamothamnus
Species:
S. lugardii
Binomial name
Sesamothamnus lugardii

Sesamothamnus lugardii, the Transvaal sesame-bush or sesambos, is a species of plant in family Pedaliaceae, endemic to southern Namibia, eastern Botswana, southern Zimbabwe, and Kruger National Park in the Transvaal. It is a soft-stemmed shrub that grows alone or in scattered, small groups in hot, dry areas. The plant can grow to 4 meters in height with a very thick lower trunk, up to 1 meter in diameter, from which arise several thick branches. Flowers are white.

References

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  1. ^ "Sesamothamnus lugardii N.E.Br. ex Stapf". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  2. ^ "Sesamothamnus lugardii N.E.Br. ex Stapf". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved June 27, 2022.