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Macrostylis villosa

Macrostylis villosa
Common names: Buchu (Eng.); kousieboegoe (Afr.)
Family: Rutaceae

... capsule from which they are forcibly expelled on ripening. Macrostylis villosa is a South African endemic confined to ... that act as an antifeedant discouraging insect attack. Macrostylis Macrostylis villosa has a neat compact appearance and is a ...

15 / 04 / 2013 | Victoria Wilman | Millennium Seed Bank Partnership
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Macrostylis squarrosa

Macrostylis squarrosa shrub
Common names: None recorded
Family: Rutaceae

... out of the fruit as the shrub is disturbed by strong winds Macrostylis This species can be cultivated by means of seeds ... in a warm spot with sufficient light. The generic name Macrostylis, meaning large or lengthy style, was proposed by ... protruding tips/sharp edges of the plant's leaves. Macrostylis squarrosa  is a very attractive, densely bushy ...

03 / 01 / 2011 | Jean Meyer | National Herbarium Pretoria
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