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Cyphostemma lanigerum

Highveld special, pretty in fruit.

Plant Type:

General Size: small

Flowering Time: spring

Flowering Colour: yellow

Specifications: berry | birds | deciduous | frost resistant | fruit eaters | semi shade | townhouse gardens | waterwise

Description

This deciduous shrub/scrambler grows to 2m tall. As it is deciduous it is frost resistant. It is also drought resistant and grows in the semi-shade. The yellow flowers open in Spring and the bright orange berries attract birds. It occurs naturally on the Highveld and is a worthwhile addition to a bird garden. It is medicinal as the roots are rubbed on the gum to aid toothache. The name is derived from Greek ‘kyphos’ = bent referring to the angle of the leaves.