Английская Википедия:Cussonia spicata

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Cussonia spicata, known as spiked cabbage tree, lowveld cabbage tree or common cabbage tree, is a tree in the family Araliaceae, which is native to the moister regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is cultivated as a garden plant in areas without extreme degrees of frost. It is one of the favorite foods of wild elephants.[1]

Description

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Leaves

Larger specimens develop a sturdy trunk and a rounded, spreading canopy, and can reach a height of 15 meters. The attractive leaves grow from the end of thick branches to form rounded heads. The species name spicata means "spike-like", and suggests the arrangement of its flowers.[2]

Range

It occurs naturally from southern and eastern South Africa to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and northwards into tropical Africa.[2]

Ethnomedical uses

It has been used in traditional African medicine and its medicinal properties are being investigated.

References

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External links

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  1. Minute 6-7; April 5, 2009 episode)Naked Scientists
  2. 2,0 2,1 Шаблон:Cite web