Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Kamdeboostinkhout, Witstinkhout, Camdeboo stinkwood, White stinkwood, umVumvu, Mpopano, uSinga lwesalukazi

Family: Cannabaceae (Hemp)

Distribution: Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: The African people have always used it to make a variety of household articles. It is also thought to have magical properties — the wood is mixed with crocodile fat as a charm against lightning. Also, many people believe that it has power over evil, and that stinkwood pegs driven into the ground will keep witches away.