Description
Cliffortia carinata (also called Carina Cliffortia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, scrub and woodland. It has simple, alternate leaves, which are usually oblong to elliptic and up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Cliffortia carinata 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 carinata is small and white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark-colored achene. The seedlings of Cliffortia carinata are small, with a single stem and three to five lobed leaves.