Description
Frangula grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Frangula, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and grey-brown bark. It is native to the south-western Cape in South Africa, and is found in rocky outcrops, sandy flats, and in fynbos.
Uses & Benefits
Frangula grandiflora is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an astringent. It is also used as a dye for fabrics, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Frangula grandiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval shaped leaves.
Where to Find Frangula grandiflora
Frangula grandiflora is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.