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Combretum afrum

Common names: Eastern Cape bushwillow (Eng.); Kaapse vaderlandswilg (Afr.); umdubu (isiXhosa); umdubu (isiZulu)

Family: Combretaceae

A graceful, spreading tree, known for its attractive willow-like foliage, distinctive 4-winged reddish-brown fruits, and adaptability to a range of ecological...

| Clara Sitoe | Kirstenbosch NBG

Berkheya setifera

Common names: buffalo-tongue thistle (Eng.); rasperdissel, rasperdisseldoring (Afr); ikhakhasi, ulimi-lwenkomo, ulimi-lwenyathi (isiZulu); indlebe-lenkomo (isiXhosa

Family: Asteraceae

A robust perennial, with profuse, bright yellow flowers and bristly leaves; one of the 71 species that are found in South Africa out of the 75 species...

| Bathabile Ndlovu | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Acacia caffra

This tree is now called Senegalia caffra...

| | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Calopsis paniculata

See Restio paniculatus....

| | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Acacia tortilis

See Vachellia tortilis...

| | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Acacia polyacantha

See Senegalia polyacantha...

| | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Acacia xanthophloea

See Vachellia xanthophloea...

| | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Acacia erioloba

See Vachellia erioloba...

| | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Acacia ataxacantha

See Senegalia ataxacantha...

| | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Scilla natalensis

This plant is now called Merwilla plumbea....

| | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

Rhodocoma foliosa

Common names: Mikado stems, leafy rhodocoma (Eng.); kort-Langebergriet (Afr.)

Family: Restionaceae

This is an unusual member of the reed family with lots of fine 'leafy' parts shoots and decorative, arching stems, suitable for planting in groups...

| Hanneke Jamieson | Kirstenbosch NBG

Rhodocoma capensis

Common names: mare's tail rhodocoma (Eng.); katstertkanet, litjieskanet (Afr.)

Family: Restionaceae

A very elegant reed-like plant with slightly arching branches which have whorls of finely divided, feathery looking foliage. This species can be grown...

| Hanneke Jamieson | Kirstenbosch NBG

Brackenridgea zanguebarica

Common names: yellow peeling plane (Eng.); geellekkerbreek (Afr.); mutavhatsindi (Ven.)

Family: Ochnaceae

The yellow peeling plane, better known as mutavhatsindi, is one of the most sought-after trees in South Africa, particularly within the Vhembe District...

| Mpendulo Gabayi | Kirstenbosch NBG

Barleria greenii

Common names: wild bush petunia, Green's barleria

Family: Acanthaceae

Barleria greenii is a striking and highly habitat-specific shrub, known for its large pink to white flowers that bloom in summer and release their sweet...

| Lungisani Zondi | KwaZulu-Natal NBG

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