Aphloia theiformis (Vahl) Benn.

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Ndundu Lodge, Vumba

Synonyms:	Neumannia theiformis (Vahl) A. Rich.
Common names:	Albino-berry (English) Mountain peach (English)
Frequency:
Status:	Native
Description:	Shrub or small tree. Branches reddish, angled with distinct winged ridges and a zig-zagged shape. Leaves held in one plane; margin with fine teeth pointing forward. Flowers in leaf axils along the branches. Berries white.
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Derivation of specific name:
Habitat:	In montane evergreen forest and forest margins, often as one of the pioneer species.
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Flowering time:	Sep - Nov
Worldwide distribution:	Widespread in tropical Africa, Madagascar and the Mascarene islands.
Mozambique distribution:	Z,MS
Growth form:	ST
Endemic status:
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Insects (whose larvae eat this species):
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Content last updated:	Saturday 14 February 2009
Literature:	Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 23.

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