Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Breekhout, Magnificent flame, Natal flame bush, uMabophe, Umcumane, iGibampondo

Family: Rubiaceae (Madder)

Distribution: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal

Habitat: Forests margins, wooded ravines

National red list: Near Threatened

Usage: Medicinal, ornamental

Comments: In many areas where the grasslands are burnt too frequently forest margins have receded and this tree has become very rare in these areas.