Rhigozum obovatum

Rhigozum obovatum

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Common Names

Yellow Pomegranate, Karroo Gold, Karroo Rhigozum (english)
Geelberggranaat, Berggranaat (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family BIGNONIACEAE
Genus Rhigozum
Species obovatum
SA Plant Number 675
Basionym Rhigozum obovatum

Description

Rhigozum obovatum is a very hardy, semi-deciduous, drought-resistant, twiggy, spiny shrub with small blue-green leaves. It bears brilliant, golden, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring or early summer, especially after rain. Depending on the rain it can flush on and off throughout summer.

Although the bush is quite dull-looking, it has an interesting structural shape and is spectacular when in flower during the summer months. It attracts bees and other insects to the garden when in flower and is browsed by cattle and game.

Plant in very well-drained soil in a sunny position. Although it can stand any amount of drought and neglect, water well in winter to achieve its maximum potential.

Size: 1 to 3m

Wildlife

Fodder plant:

Cattle and Game browse on Rhigozum obovatum

Wildlife garden plant:

The flowers attract bees and other insects to the garden.

Uses

Distribution

Free State, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape

Natural Habitat:

Karoo veld and rocky outcrops in semi-arid regions

 

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