Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Vanwykshout, Tree wisteria, Mukumba, UmHolo, umHonhlo

Family: Fabaceae (Pea)

Distribution: Southern Africa, from KwaZuluNatal to Angola and Zambia

Habitat: Savannah

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Life form: Deciduous tree

Usage: Horticultural

Comments: The Tree Wisteria is a hardy deciduous tree that flowers bright purple during spring and attracts many insects, specifically butterflies, and birds with its pea-like flowers. The roots and inner bark have been used to treat stomach ailments. The pods are eaten by monkeys, antelopes, gemsbok, giraffe and grey duiker.