THE PRESIDENT THABO M MBEKI
SAPLING PLANTED BY HIS EXCELENCY MR. THABO M MBEKI
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
ON 12 MARCH 2008
| Scientific Name | Securinega durissima
|
| Family | Euphorbiaceae
|
| Common Name | Bois dur
|
| Description | Securinega durissima reaches
about 10 to 15 metres in height. It
presents a heterophyllous character. It is indigenous to Mauritius, Rodrigues
and Reunion island and thrives fairly well in medium to low attitude. A rare feature about Securinega durissima is that it
flowers after cyclonic weather when the tree has reached nearly 2 metres in
height. |
| Economic Use | The wood of Securinega
durissima is very hard and is used in the building and carpentry industries
respectively. |
| Status | Not Vulnerable |
