Observations in the Species: Gymnosporia tenuispina

English Name: Bell Spike-Thorn or Klokkies-Pendoring

Synonyms also shown: Maytenus tenuispina, Gymnosporia botsabelensis, Celastrus tenuispinus

Gymnosporia flowers

Gymnosporia tenuispina; perfect flowers? PNBG
By: Cassine
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Plants expert
Location: Pretoria NBG
Observed on: 3rd December 2010
Added to iSpot: 3rd July 2013
Likely ID: Bell Spike-Thorn (Gymnosporia tenuispina)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Shrub.

Seed capsules

P1100447, klein
By: M KriekM Kriek's reputation in PlantsM Kriek's reputation in Plants
Location: Eugene Marais Park
Observed on: 23rd June 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th June 2013
Likely ID: Bell Spike-Thorn (Gymnosporia tenuispina)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Gymnosporia tenuispina

Gymnosporia tenuispina (1)
By: Jonathan SwartJonathan Swart's reputation in PlantsJonathan Swart's reputation in PlantsJonathan Swart's reputation in Plants
Location: Welgevonden Game Reserve
Observed on: 19th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st March 2013
Likely ID: Bell Spike-Thorn (Gymnosporia tenuispina)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Maytenus tenuispina

Maytenus tenuispina
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Phaladingwe Hiking Trail
Observed on: 20th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th December 2012
Likely ID: Bell Spike-Thorn (Gymnosporia tenuispina)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Shrubs about 1m tall

Unkown bush

Fruit
By: Joan YoungJoan Young's reputation in PlantsJoan Young's reputation in Plants
Location: R573, Roodeplaat
Observed on: 28th December 2011
Added to iSpot: 18th August 2012
Likely ID: Gymnosporia tenuispina
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: A fairly dense bush with thorns about 2m in height. IS this fruit edible to humans or animals?

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