Weeping lavender tree
Heteropyxis natalensis
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grow 20 m tall. The bark flakes off to expose smooth, orange new bark. The leaves have oil cavities. Crushed leaves have a smell.
There are 2 Heteropyxis species. Also put in the family Heteropyxidaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to flavour tea and sweets.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chohombe, Chuize, Cirussa, Incundze, Incuze, Inkunzi, Uhuzu, Xifite
Synonyms
Heteropyxis dehniae Suessenguth;