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Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Cycas Taitungensis

Cycas taitungensis is a species of genus Cycas, native to Taitung, Taiwan. C. taitungensis is one of the evergreen trees and can  Grow up to about 2 meters. It was listed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants in category VU.


Aloe Greatheadii - Davyana

Aloe greatheadii var.  davyana is stemless and grows singularly or in groups of up to 15 plants. The succulent leaves are arranged
in a basal rosette. The leaves range from triangular to lance-shaped, are often faintly striped above with oblong white spots arranged in
more or less distinct bands but are unspotted below and usually a whitish green; margins are armed with sharp, dark brown teeth.




Aloe Arborescens

Aloe arborescens, commonly known as the Krantz Aloe, belongs to the Aloe genus, which it shares with the well known and studied Aloe vera plant. This species is also relatively popular among gardeners and has recently been studied for possible medical uses. It is the only other member of the Aloe family that is claimed to be as effective as Aloe vera for medical uses.

Rhus Lancea

Rhus lancea L.f. (syn. Searsia lancea (L. f.) F. A. Barkley), commonly known as Karee (English and Afrikaans) in Hlokoshiyne (isiZulu) Umhlakotshane (amaXhosa) Mokalaabata (North Sotho), is an evergreen, frost hardy, drought resistant tree, which can reach up to 8 metres in height with a 5 metre spread.


Dietes Grandiflora

Dietes grandiflora (Large wild iris, Fairy Iris) is a rhozomatous perennial plant with long, rigid, sword-like green leaves belonging to the Iridaceae family. This species is common in horticulture in its native South Africa, where it is often used in public gardens, beautification of commercial premises and along roadsides.

Harpepylum Caffrum

Family: Anacardiaceae (mango family) Common names: wild plum (Eng.); wildepruim (Afr.); umGwenya (Zulu, Xhosa); Mothekele (N orthern Sotho) South African Tree No.: 361 © Geoff Nichols This is an attractive evergreen tree that is useful as an ornamental garden tree and for attracting birds and butterflies into the garden. It is popularly planted as a street tree in a number of South African towns and cities. With its thick crown and somewhat drooping leaves, the wild plum is a good shade tree in the garden.





Westringia Rosmarinifolius




Australian rosemary Westringia rosmarinifolius, Westringia fruticosa Shrub, flower Evergreen Height: 2 to 4 feetWidth: 4 feetGrowth rate: ModerateFlower color: Blue, whiteLight requirements: Sun to part sunSoil: Organically enriched,
Well-drainingBloom.