Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Bastersaffraan, Lepelhout, Bastard saffron, Cape saffron, False saffron, iKhukhuzi, umBofanyamogone, umKhukhuze

Family: Celastraceae (Bittersweet)

Distribution: South Africa

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: It has fragrant flowers and decorative, bird-attracting fruits, but its most attractive and unusual feature is its beautiful saffron-coloured trunk.