Ekebergia Capensis (Cape ash)

Growth

Plant Type : Small Tree
Height : Up to 15 m
Evergreen : Evergreen
Indigenous : Indigenous


Position

Position : Full Sun
Moisture : Lots of water
Soil : Enriched Soil
Wind : Wind Resistant
Frost : Some Frost



Foliage

Type : Oval Leaves
Colour : Green
Use : Medicinal
Other :



Flower

Type : Small Flowers
Time : Summer
Colour : White
Use :
Other :



Fruit

Fruit : Fruit
Colour : Red


NOTE:

The bark is used as an emetic, and for treating dysentery. It is also used for tanning. Decoctions from roots are used to treat headaches, heartburn and for chronic coughs. Leaves are used as a remedy for intestinal worms.



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