Description
Cliffortia baccans (also called Baccate cliffortia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m tall, with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in forests, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cliffortia baccans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cliffortia baccans is small and white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark-colored achene. The seedlings of Cliffortia baccans are small, with a single stem and three to five lobed leaves.