Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Bloukeur, Fonteinbos, Penwortel, Fountain bush, umHlonishwa

Family: Fabaceae (Pea)

Distribution: Southern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: The common names 'Fountain bush' or 'fonteinbos' refer to the fact that it grows along streams and in wet places. It is a South African species that has become established as an alien plant in other countries, particularly southern Australia and New Zealand.