Lydenburgia abbottii

Pondo Bushman's-tea

National Tree Number: 407

Family: Celastraceae
Afrikaans: Pondoboesmanstee.
This rare tree grows up to 30m, and is found in ravines and riverine forests. Attachted to its bracnhes are leathery, shiny, dark green leaves. The margin is scalloped with blunt glandular tips. The trunk is tall, with huge buttresses and often has coppicing stems.

Lydenburgia abbottii leaves

Sourced from:
- Richard Boon. 2010. Pooley's Trees Of Eastern South Africa (2nd edition)
- Wikipedia
- iNaturalist images: background and leaves

Trees in Munster