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Adromischus cristatus var. zeyheri

Adromischus cristatus var. zeyheri
Common names: green-leaved cliff-adromischus (Eng.), groen-skilpadvoetjie (Afr.)
Family: Crassulaceae

Adromischus cristatus var. zeyheri is a dwarf, cliff-hugging succulent from the southeastern parts of South Africa. The plants are dwarf, rosette-forming,...

09 / 06 / 2025 | Ernst van Jaarsveld | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Kniphofia pauciflora

Kniphofia pauciflora
Common names: dainty poker, few-flowered poker (Eng.); umathunga (isiZulu)
Family: Asphodelaceae

This few-flowered, small poker with slender, lax flowerheads of gently flaring tubular yellow flowers, is one of the rarest species of Kniphofia. It is...

02 / 06 / 2025 | Ndumiso Hlongwane | Pretoria NBG
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Aloe komatiensis

Aloe komatiensis inflorescence and flowers covered with a powdery bloom
Common names: Komati aloe, Malelane aloe (Eng.); Komatipoort-aalwyn (Afr.)
Family: Asphodelaceae

Aloe komatiensis is a summer-flowering, stemless succulent with leaves arranged in a tight spiral, creating a striking rosette of vibrant green leaves,...

26 / 05 / 2025 | Ziphezinhle Madonsela | Lowveld NBG
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Portulaca grandiflora

Portulaca grandiflora
Common names: moss rose, moss-rose purslane, eleven-o’clock, rose moss, sun rose (Eng.); potjielekkers (Afr.).
Family: Portulacaceae

Portulaca grandiflora, an evergreen succulent native to South America, is widely known as an ornamental plant and has naturalised in parts of South Africa....

19 / 05 / 2025 | Aviwe Khuzani | KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium
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Albuca cremnophila

Albuca cremnophila in flower, Kirstenbosch NBG
Common names: Baviaanskloof cliff-albuca (Eng.), Baviaanskloof-kransslymstok.
Family: Hyacinthaceae

Albuca cremnophila is a solitary to cluster-forming, bulbous cliff-hanger with long, narrow pendent leaves that grow to more than 1 m long and white...

19 / 05 / 2025 | Ernst van Jaarsveld | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Gazania linearis

Gazania linearis
Common names: narrow-leaved treasure flower, tufted gazania, bensli (Eng.) botterblom, gansblom, gousblom (Afr.); ubendle, uhlubi (isiXhosa); isiphepane, ububendle,
Family: Asteraceae

Gazania linearis, commonly known as the treasure flower, is a vibrant perennial that brings a splash of colour to gardens with its striking bright yellow...

12 / 05 / 2025 | Itumeleng Machete | Pretoria NBG
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Tulbaghia coddii

Tulbaghia coddii
Common names: poet’s garlic, Codd’s wild garlic (Eng.)
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Tulbaghia coddii is a rare and delicate bulbous geophyte with garlic-scented bright green leaves and beautiful sweetly fragrant flowers in spring and early...

05 / 05 / 2025 | Ziphezinhle Madonsela | Lowveld NBG
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Gymnanthemum coloratum

Gymnanthemum coloratum inflorescence
Common names: star-flowered bitter-tea, lowveld bitter-tea, lowveld vernonia (Eng.); laeveldbittertee (Afr.); linyatselo (Siswati)
Family: Asteraceae

Gymnanthemum coloratum is a pretty shrub with soft white to pale pinkish-mauve flowers and green leaves. It attracts butterflies and bees and is widely...

28 / 04 / 2025 | Thuli Dlamini | National Herbarium Pretoria
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Berkheya coddii

Berkheya coddii
Common names: Codd’s berkheya, nickel-accumulating berkheya (Eng.)
Family: Asteraceae

An eye-catching herbaceous perennial, with attractive yellow daisy-like flowers in summer. It is endemic to the serpentine soils of Mpumalanga, and is...

14 / 04 / 2025 | Winfred Velephi Ngwenya | Lowveld NBG
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Astroloba congesta

Astroloba congesta
Common names: eastern astroloba (Eng.)
Family: Asphodelaceae

The striking eastern astroloba is a real showstopper! Whether it's with flowers or not, it's guaranteed to elevate the beauty of your garden or...

07 / 04 / 2025 | Vathiswa Zikishe | CREW
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Ledebouria steenkampsbergensis

Ledebouria steenkampsbergensis flowers
Common names: Steenkampsberg African hyacinth
Family: Hyacinthaceae

Miniature bulbous plant with attractively spotted leaves and pale pinkish-lilac flowers borne on deep pink and glossy flower stalks.Fig. 1. Ledebouria...

07 / 04 / 2025 | Andrew Hankey | Walter Sisulu NBG
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Erythrina abyssinica

Erythrina abyssinica in flower in Kirstenbosch NBG
Common names: red-hot-poker tree, lucky bean tree, Abyssinian coral tree, flame tree (Eng.), vuurpylkoraalboom (Afr.), umkhamba, umsinsi (isiZulu), umgqogqogqo (isi
Family: Fabaceae

Erythrina abyssinica is a striking spectacle of nature with rugged, spiny branches, vibrant foliage and vivid red-orange blooms that attract pollinators...

24 / 03 / 2025 | Thamsanqa Msweli | KwaZulu-Natal NBG
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Helichrysum ruderale

Helichrysum ruderale
Common names: weedy yellow everlasting (Eng.); geelsewejaaartjie (Afr.); umadotsheni (isiZulu)
Family: Asteraceae

Helichrysum ruderale is a herbaceous flowering plant that completes its life cycle in two growing seasons. It brings life into sunny or semi-shade flowerbeds...

17 / 03 / 2025 | Itumeleng Machete | Pretoria NBG
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Arctotis debensis

Arctotis debensis in flower in habitat
Common names: kommetjie grassland butterflower, Debe Nek arctotis (Eng.), kommetjievlaktes-botterblom (Afr.)
Family: Asteraceae

Arctotis debensis is a flat-growing, spreading perennial with rosettes of bright green leaves and yellow daisy-flowers in spring. It is only found growing...

17 / 03 / 2025 | Mahlatse Michelle Malemone | Karoo Desert NBG
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Drimia sanguinea

Drimia sanguinea bulb
Common names: red squill (Eng.), rooislangkop, gifbol (Afr.), sekanama, skanama (Sepedi), umahlogolozi (isiZulu).
Family: Hyacinthaceae

Although this is a beautiful bulbous plant with great horticultural potential for gardens and containers it is not recommended for gardening because it...

10 / 03 / 2025 | Dineo Dibakwane | Walter Sisulu NBG
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Aloe bowiea

Aloe bowiea in the Karoo NBG nursery
Common names: Coega dwarf aloe, Bowie’s aloe (Eng.); kleinaalwyn (Afr.)
Family: Asphodelaceae

Aloe bowiea is very distinctive and uncommon amongst the species of Aloe, with very small, grass-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Its habitat is...

03 / 03 / 2025 | Mahlatse Michelle Malemone | Karoo Desert NBG
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Jamesbrittenia tysonii

Jamesbrittenia tysonii
Common names: Karoo jaybee, wild phlox (Eng.) witbergheuningkaroo, witsafraanbos (Afr.)
Family: Scrophulariaceae

Jamesbrittenia tysonii is an appealing and resilient perennial with pretty, delicate white flowers in spring and summer. This plant requires little maintenance...

24 / 02 / 2025 | Lerato Mokoena | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Delosperma gautengense

Delosperma gautengense
Common names: Gauteng delosperma, gold reef sheepfig (Eng.)
Family: Aizoaceae

The Gauteng delosperma is a succulent plant native to rocky outcrops of the Magaliesberg in South Africa, it dazzles with its radiant, white, daisy-like...

24 / 02 / 2025 | Rofhiwa Ingrid Mudau | Pretoria NBG
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Crassula sladenii

Crassula sladenii growing on a dolomite cliff on the Hunsberg
Common names: Hunsberg cliff-crassula (Eng.), Hunsberg-sosatie (Afr.)
Family: Crassulaceae

Crassula sladenii is a rare, sparingly branched, scrambling succulent shrublet, becoming a cliff-hanger with stems up to 400 mm long. The leaves are greyish-green,...

17 / 02 / 2025 | Ernst van Jaarsveld | Kirstenbosch NBG
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Vigna unguiculata

Vigna unguiculata
Common names: cowpea, black- eyed pea, southern pea (Eng.); akkerbone, boontjie, koertjie (Afr.); isikhwali, indumba, isihlumaya, umcwasibe (isiZulu); dinawa (Sotho
Family: Fabaceae

Urbanization has led to the decline of traditional plant-based diets, impacting health. Vigna unguiculata, rich in protein, helps fill this gap with its...

10 / 02 / 2025 | Lungisani Zondi | Walter Sisulu NBG
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