Die Rosyntjiebos (Grewia flava) is 'n struik of klein boompie wat wydverspreid in die bosveld regdeur die binneland van Suid-Afrika voorkom, behalwe die Wes- en Oos-Kaap en 'n groot deel van Zimbabwe. Dit word ongeveer 2 m hoog en dra geel stervormige blomme en oranje-bruin vrugte wat vanaf Februarie begin ryp word. Die blare is regop met drie are vanaf die simmetriese basis en daar is silwerige hare aan die bo- en onderkant.
Die struik staan ook as die Fluweelrosyntjie(bos), Wilderosyntjie, Brandewynbessie of Wilderosyntjie bekend. Ander inheemse name sluit in: Moretla (Sotho) en brandy bush (Engels).
Die Rosyntjiebos (Grewia flava) is 'n struik of klein boompie wat wydverspreid in die bosveld regdeur die binneland van Suid-Afrika voorkom, behalwe die Wes- en Oos-Kaap en 'n groot deel van Zimbabwe. Dit word ongeveer 2 m hoog en dra geel stervormige blomme en oranje-bruin vrugte wat vanaf Februarie begin ryp word. Die blare is regop met drie are vanaf die simmetriese basis en daar is silwerige hare aan die bo- en onderkant.
Die struik staan ook as die Fluweelrosyntjie(bos), Wilderosyntjie, Brandewynbessie of Wilderosyntjie bekend. Ander inheemse name sluit in: Moretla (Sotho) en brandy bush (Engels).
Grewia flava, the brandy bush, wild currant, velvet raisin, or raisin tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Africa.[2] A common shrub species, it is spreading into grasslands due to human rangeland management practices, and increasing rainfall.[3] The berries are sweet and edible, but have little flesh and so are typically collected to ferment into alcoholic beverages.[4] The desert truffle Kalaharituber pfeilii is often found in association with its roots.[4]
Female Acmaeodera viridaenea feeding on a flower
Leucocelis amethystina drinking nectar
Grewia flava, the brandy bush, wild currant, velvet raisin, or raisin tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Africa. A common shrub species, it is spreading into grasslands due to human rangeland management practices, and increasing rainfall. The berries are sweet and edible, but have little flesh and so are typically collected to ferment into alcoholic beverages. The desert truffle Kalaharituber pfeilii is often found in association with its roots.
Female Acmaeodera viridaenea feeding on a flower
Leucocelis amethystina drinking nectar
Close-up of flowers and flower buds
Botanical illustration
Grewia flava là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Cẩm quỳ. Loài này được DC. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1813.[1]
Grewia flava là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Cẩm quỳ. Loài này được DC. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1813.