Mackaya bella – Forest bell-bush – Bosklokkiesbos – Umzwatsi
Mackaya bella is an evergreen shrub or small tree reaching a mature height of 2…
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Pavetta gardeniifolia – Christmas bride’s bush – Kersbruidsbos
Pavetta gardeniifolia is a deciduous shrub with a mature height of 3m and a spread…
Ochna natalitia – Natal plane – Pronkrooihout – Tshipfure
Although it can sometimes grow as a small tree, Ochna natalia is typically found as…
Strelitzia nicolai – Natal wild banana – Natalse wildepiesang – Igceba
Commonly called the Wild Banana, Strelitzia nicolai got its name from Queen Charlotte, the wife…
Teclea gerrardii – Zulu cherry-orange – Zulukersielemoen – Umozane
Also known as the Zulu cherry-orange, Teclea gerrardii predominantly thrives in Kwa-Zulu Natal but can…
Brachylaena discolor – Coastal Silver Oak – Kusvaalbos -umPhahla
Brachylaena discolor, a fast-growing evergreen tree with a silvery-blue appearance, thrives in windy conditions. It…
Bauhinia variegata – Orchid bauhinia
Although very stunning, Bauhinia variegata has been declared invasive in South Africa because its seeds…
Peltophorum africanum – African wattle – Huilboom – Mosehla
The vibrant indigenous tree, Peltophorum africanum, known as the African Wattle, is a wildlife-friendly species…
Anisodontea scabrosa – Rough-leaf African mallow – Sandroos –
The evergreen Anisodontea scabrosa is a bright, cheery shrub that exhibits blooms in varying shadesof…
Kirkia wilmsii – Mountain seringa – Bergsering – Modumela
The Mountain Seringa, scientifically known as Kirkia wilmsii, is a deciduous tree of medium to…