Cussonia

20 species Araliaceae

Morphological Summary

Genus of trees and shrubs in the family Araliaceae distributed mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and western Indian Ocean islands. African cussonia or "cabbage trees" are distinguished by their large palmate compound leaves, architectural form with a dense crown, and — in many species — a swollen, caudiciform trunk base that stores water and nutrients. Some species such as C. paniculata inhabit high altitudes and tolerate light frost. They are valued in ornamental gardening for their exotic appearance and ability to grow in difficult soils.

Distribution Sub-Saharan Africa (mainly southern and eastern Africa), Indian Ocean islands

Conservation Some species threatened by habitat loss

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Cussonia

Morphological Summary

Cussonia angolensis (Seem.) Hiern

Cussonia arborea Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Cussonia arenicola Strey

Cussonia bancoensis Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Cussonia brieyi De Wild.

Cussonia corbisieri De Wild.

Cussonia gamtoosensis Strey

Cussonia holstii Harms ex Engl.

Cussonia jatrophoides Hutch. & E.A.Bruce

Cussonia natalensis Sond.

Cussonia nicholsonii Strey

Cussonia ostinii Chiov.

Cussonia paniculata Eckl. & Zeyh.

Cussonia sessilis Lebrun

Cussonia sphaerocephala Strey

Cussonia spicata Thunb.

Cussonia thyrsiflora Thunb.

Cussonia transvaalensis Reyneke

Cussonia zimmermannii Harms

Cussonia zuluensis Strey