Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: duinetee, geelblommetjiestee, geelblommetjietee, hongertee, skilpad teebossie, teebos, teringtee, dune tea bush, yellow daisy tea

Family: Asteraceae (Aster)

Distribution: Eastern, Northern, Western Cape

Habitat: Fynbos, Grassland, Nama Karoo, Succulent Karoo

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: The leaves of leysera gnaphalodes are used to create a pleasant infusion with a blend of aromatic flavours and a sweetish taste. It is used as a tea (as suggested by the various common names) in the Cedarberg region and is also reported to be stimulating. The plant is versatile in function as it is also reported to be used as an emollient in treating catarrh (an inflammation of the throat and nose with a resultant increase in the production of mucus), coughs, as well as pulmonary tuberculosis. In some European and African regions, an infusion of the leaf and flower are used as a tonic in the loss of appetite.