Taxon

Tetradenia riparia

 
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Tetradenia riparia - Gemmerbos, Vleisalie, Watersalie, Ginger bush, Misty plume bush, Iboza, Ibozane
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Common name: Gemmerbos, Vleisalie, Watersalie, Ginger bush, Misty plume bush, Iboza, Ibozane
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Distribution: Southern Africa
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: Flowering between June and August, this lilac blossomed bush is often found growing on riverbanks creating a purple mist like effect when in bloom. It has been used as a traditional medicine to treat breathing problems, aches and pains as well as malaria and has been a proven antibacterial agent.
Links: Efrem-Fred A. Njau et. al., (2014). Antimicrobial Activity of Tetradenia riparia (Hochst.) Lamiaceae • iSpot • Red List of South African Plants • SANBI PlantZAfrica

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