Observations in the Genus: Boscia

English Name: Shepherd Trees

Shepherd tree, Witgat

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 16th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 14th July 2013
Likely ID: Shepherd Tree, Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Boscia

Boscia
By: qgroblerqgrobler's reputation in Plantsqgrobler's reputation in Plantsqgrobler's reputation in Plantsqgrobler's reputation in Plants
Location: R345, Alice
Observed on: 11th July 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th July 2013
Likely ID: Karoo Shepherd Tree (Boscia oleoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Boscia

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By: Robbert.DukerRobbert.Duker's reputation in PlantsRobbert.Duker's reputation in Plants
Location: R400, Somerset East
Observed on: 12th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 25th June 2013
Likely ID: Karoo Shepherd Tree (Boscia oleoides)
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Witgat in Lowveld

Witgat
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Location: Blyde River near confluence with Olifants
Observed on: 1st June 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd June 2013
Likely ID: Shepherds Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: This one a small/stunted tree in woodland near the Blyde River.

Sleeping Shepherd Tree

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By: adriaan_grobler
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Location: Mayville Farm, Jansenville, EC
Observed on: 12th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th May 2013
Likely ID: Karoo Shepherd Tree (Boscia oleoides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Smelly shepherd's tree, Stinkwitgat

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 20th December 2006
Added to iSpot: 10th May 2013
Likely ID: Smelly shepherd's tree, Stinkwitgat (Boscia foetida subsp. foetida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Shepherd tree, Witgat

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 25th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 10th May 2013
Likely ID: Shepherd tree, Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Shepherd tree, Witgat

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 24th September 2006
Added to iSpot: 10th May 2013
Likely ID: Shepherd tree, Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Shepherd tree, Witgat

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Farm Kyffhauser, Maltahohe, Namibia
Observed on: 29th October 2005
Added to iSpot: 10th May 2013
Likely ID: Shepherd tree, Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 2

Boscia

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Location: Richtersveld, near Kokerboomkloof
Observed on: 22nd March 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd April 2013
Likely ID: Foetid Bush (Boscia foetida subsp. foetida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

IMGP3254 Boscia albitrunca (Capparaceae), Fish River Canyon

IMGP3254 Boscia albitrunca (Capparaceae), Fish River Canyon
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Location: D601, Richtersveld National Park
Observed on: 31st August 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th March 2013
Likely ID: Stinkwitgat (Boscia foetida subsp. foetida)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Shrub, c. 1.8 m tall.

Shepherd's Tree at Zulu Kraal

Shepherd's Tree at Zulu Kraal
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Location: Mhlopeni Nature Reserve
Observed on: 11th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 8th January 2013
Likely ID: Shepherd'S Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Unknown

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Location: Delareyville
Observed on: 10th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 11th December 2012
Likely ID: Boscia foetida subsp. minima
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 1
Comments: 3
Description: Low growing: 20cm, Spreading to approximately 1m.

Boscia albitrunca

Boscia albitrunca
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Location: Kromdraai (LP) between Bela-Bela & Thabazimbi
Observed on: 24th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th November 2012
Likely ID: Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Shrub, white stem

Witgat

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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Honorary Officers (Ithala)
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Location: 502, Steyn St
Observed on: 9th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th November 2012
Likely ID: Shepherd'S Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Boscia in bushveld

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Location: Steelpoort, Limpopo
Observed on: 31st October 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th November 2012
Likely ID: Boscia foetida subsp. rehmanniana
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Shepherds Tree?

Shepherds Tree?
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Auob River - Mata Mata to Kamqua
Observed on: 22nd August 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th September 2012
Likely ID: Boscia albitrunca
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Shepherd Tree

Shepherd Tree
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Kalahari N dune route
Observed on: 21st August 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd September 2012
Likely ID: Boscia albitrunca
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Beware the Shepherd Tree: great, cool shade, but also Lions and Tampans!

Shepherd Tree

Shepherd Tree
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Kalahari N dune route
Observed on: 21st August 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd September 2012
Likely ID: Boscia albitrunca
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: Shepherd Tree or Lycium: never checked properly

Shepherd Tree

Shepherd Tree
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Nossob Camp Site Ecotrail
Observed on: 19th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st September 2012
Likely ID: Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Boscia albitrunca with Pappea capensis and Drosanthemum hispidum carpet

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By: Loraine van den BergLoraine van den Berg's reputation in PlantsLoraine van den Berg's reputation in PlantsLoraine van den Berg's reputation in Plants
Location: R336, Kirkwood
Observed on: 10th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th September 2012
Likely ID: Shepherd Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Shepherd Tree

Shepherd Tree
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Nossob R - Nossob to Kwang
Observed on: 18th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th September 2012
Likely ID: Sheperd Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

heavily grazed shrub

heavily grazed shrub
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Auob Road - Auchterlonie to Tweeriverien
Observed on: 16th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th September 2012
Likely ID: Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

shrub

shrub
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Auob Road - Auchterlonie to Tweeriverien
Observed on: 16th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th September 2012
Likely ID: Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Shepherd Tree

Shrub
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Southern Kalahari Dune Road
Observed on: 16th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th September 2012
Likely ID: Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Tree

Lycium?
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Nossob R: Twee Riveren to Melkvlei Picnic Site
Observed on: 16th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th September 2012
Likely ID: Shepherd Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Shepherd Tree

Shepherd Tree
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Lilydale - Stofdam
Observed on: 14th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th August 2012
Likely ID: Shepherd Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Very heavily 'grazed': clear browse line in some areas

Shepherd Tree

Shepherd Tree
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Motswedi Campsite
Observed on: 13th August 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th August 2012
Likely ID: Shepherd Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Shepherd's tree, Witgat

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: D1985, Erongo
Observed on: 13th June 2008
Added to iSpot: 19th June 2012
Likely ID: Shepherd's tree, Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Shepherd's tree, Witgat

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By: Alex DreyerAlex Dreyer is knowledgeable about PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in PlantsAlex Dreyer's earned reputation in Plants
Location: C13, Karas
Observed on: 25th September 2006
Added to iSpot: 19th June 2012
Likely ID: Shepherd's tree, Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Boscia foetida - Fruit - Klein Pella

Boscia foetida - Fruit - Klein Pella
By: Gerhard DiedericksGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in PlantsGerhard Diedericks's reputation in Plants
Location: Orange River - Klein Pella Rd
Observed on: 16th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2012
Likely ID: Smelly Shepard's Tree (Boscia foetida subsp. foetida)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Witgat, Riemvasmaak

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Location: Keimoes, Benede Oranje
Observed on: 10th October 2010
Added to iSpot: 8th May 2012
Likely ID: Witgat (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Upright single-stemmed tree with white bark.

Boscia

Boscia oleoides
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Location: R345, Alice
Observed on: 28th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2012
Likely ID: Boscia oleoides
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 5

tree Augrabies

tree Augrabies
By: miked
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Location: Augrabies national park
Observed on: 24th August 2003
Added to iSpot: 1st July 2011
Likely ID: Shepherd Tree (Boscia albitrunca)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Not sure which habitat to use for this one. Also not sure of the location, it was fairly close to the road from the west towards Augrabies. If anyone happens to recognise the place then put the coordinates in a comment and i will alter the location. Date is also approximate, it may be a few days after the 24th but still in Aug 2003

Namaqua Porkbush

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By: tony rebelo
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Location: Fish River Canyon Flat Plain end
Observed on: 13th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th April 2011
Likely ID: Smelly shepherds-bush (Boscia foetida subsp. foetida)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Namaqua Porkbush

Namaqua Porkbush
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Fish River Canyon Bandage Pool
Observed on: 12th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th April 2011
Likely ID: Boscia foetida subsp. foetida
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

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