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Casearia gladiiformis

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Casearia gladiiformis, the sword-leaf, is a small tree that occurs mostly in dry coastal forests of south-eastern Africa. It is distributed from the Eastern Cape to Malawi. It bears small inconspicuous flowers in spring. The seeds are released when the woody seed capsule splits open after drying out.

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Close-up of the alternately arranged leaves
Pressed leaves showing asymmetry

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Casearia gladiiformis: Brief Summary

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Casearia gladiiformis, the sword-leaf, is a small tree that occurs mostly in dry coastal forests of south-eastern Africa. It is distributed from the Eastern Cape to Malawi. It bears small inconspicuous flowers in spring. The seeds are released when the woody seed capsule splits open after drying out.

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