Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Bosvlier, Vlier, Forest elder, Forest nuxia, Wild elder, Isikhali, iNgqota, Mpupumwa, iThambo, Mula-notshi, umHlambandlazi, umKhobeza

Family: Stilbaceae

Distribution: South Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: As a traditional Zulu medicine the bark is used as a strengthening medicine after a kraal (village) member has passed away, while in other parts of Africa the leaves are recorded being used to treat coughs, colds, influenza, fevers, indigestion, infantile convulsions as well as in rituals.