Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: klapperbos, Chinese lantern

Family: Meliaceae (Mahogany)

Distribution: Namibia, South Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: Flowers are dull red in colour; however, Nymania capensis from the Richtersveld often has bright red flowers. Seeds are produced in papery, inflated capsules, hence the common name, Chinese lantern.