THE PRESIDENT H. E. LIEUTENANT GENERAL SERESTSE KHAMA IAN KHAMA
SAPLING PLANTED BY H. E. LIEUTENANT GENERAL
SERESTSE KHAMA IAN KHAMA
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
ON 12
MARCH 2009
Scientific Name
| Tambourissa quadrifida |
Family
| Monimiaceae |
Common Name
| Bois tambour |
Description
|
Tambourissa quadrifida is an
endemic tree which can reach 15 metres in height. It is monoecious and its
fruit is borne on its stem and main branches. The leaves of Tambourissa
quadrifida are mainly opposite to sub opposite. It thrives fairly well in the
south western region i.e. Trois Mamelles and Le Morne Brabant |
Economic Use
| Economic Use |
Status
| Rare as a few isolated plant population of
Tambourissa quadrifida exists in the wild. |
