Euclea crispa notched leaves

These Euclea crispa leaves, oblong to oblanceolate in shape were seen in the Addo Elephant National Park in August. They appear to be opposite, but that is not a definitive characteristic of this species that displays opposite, sub-opposite or spiralled leaf positions.

The leaf blades are blue-green to grey-green in colour, smooth with straight margins and midribs prominent on the lower surfaces. The notched leaf-tips are not that often seen (Coates Palgrave, 2002).