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Maurocenia
Also called Plant
Maurocenia frangula (commonly known as Khoi cherry or vulture-berry) is a small, rounded tree of about 4 metres, that is endemic to the Western Cape, South Africa.
In cultivation it is used as an ornamental tree, or for hedging. It is slow growing, but is extremely long-lived. It flourishes in well-drained sandy soils and a winter-rainfall climate. It tolerates full sun and semi-shade, and is also drought tolerant once established.
As an ornamental, it is valued for its bright scarlet new growth, the shape and symmetry of its mature foliage, its purple edible berries, and its tiny fragrant flowers which attract bees.
It naturally occurs only on the Cape Peninsula and in the neighbouring territory of the far south-west corner of the Western Cape. It has been recorded as far north as the vicinity of Saldanha.
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