Oystra rehderiana
Family |
Betulaceae |
Genus |
Oystra |
Species |
rehderiana |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Height |
21 m |
General Description |
Discovered in 1927, this species has drastically declined in population numbers and is now considered to be globally threatened and is on the IUCN Red List. |
Cultivation |
Rare in cultivation. |
Habitat |
Subtropical forests at an altitude of 200-400 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Rough and grey in colour. |
Leaf Description |
Elliptic-oblong or narrowly oblong with 13-16 veins per side |
Fruit Description |
Produced from July through August. |