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Astroloba subg. Astroloba sect. Inflata
The species in this section have leaves that are matt and unadorned. The inflorescence is usually unbranched, and the flowers have somewhat inflated perianth...
Astroloba subg. Astroloba sect. Vastora
The species in this section have leaves that are glossy. Due to their relatively small divergence angle, the leaves form five ranks that are either vertical...
Aloiampelos juddii
Aloiampelos juddii is a welcome addition to the Cape flora and in particular the assemblage of Fynbos aloes that are found in the mountainous and coastal...
Astroloba subg. Poellnitzia
This subgenus comprises a single species....
Alepidea natalensis
A dainty perennial with starry white flowers on long stalks, from the grasslands of the Drakensberg....
Androstachys johnsonii
Lebombo-ironwood is an evergreen tree which occurs in hot savannas; it is reputed for its hard and long-lasting wood. Many strong structures around the...
Albuca deaconii
Albuca deaconii is a solitary to cluster-forming, bulbous cliff-hanger from the southeastern Cape. The long, leek-like leaves and extended racemes, both...
Acmadenia alternifolia
A robust, fine-textured, floriferous, aromatic shrublet from the fynbos....
Asparagus africanus
A perennial climber or sub-shrub with woody, prickly, scrambling stems, fern-like foliage, clusters of beautiful small, white, sweetly scented flowers...
Argyrolobium rupestre subsp. rupestre
A small, slender-stemmed, few-flowered, shortly ascending plant, that flourishes in spring and summer. It is a flowering plant in the legume family (Fabaceae),...
Anemone bracteata
Anemone bracteata is an understory plant, with densely hairy stems and leaf stalks, and greenish white flowers in summer; the whole plant is harvested...
Annona senegalensis
Annona senegalensis is a multi-stemmed, deciduous African fruit tree that is found in semi-arid to subhumid areas. It has a long history of traditional...
Abrus laevigatus
Luckybean creeper is a climbing shrub, with long, slender stems, mauve to cream flowers in summer, and brown or black seeds. It is widespread in South...
Aloe ciliaris var ciliaris
This plant is now called Aloiampelos ciliaris var. ciliaris....
Aristea spiralis
Clumps of Aristea spiralis make a striking display, the large white to pale blue flowers with purple centres are very attractive and last throughout the...