Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Heuningbos, Honeybush

Family: Fabaceae (Pea)

Distribution: South Africa

National red list: Declining

Comments: It can be used to make Honeybush tea. This tea is enjoyed by many in South Africa because it contains no caffeine, very little tannin and has many health-giving attributes, including anti-diabetic effects. Many are being looked at for future commercialization.