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Englerophytum magaliesmontanum

by Johan Wentzel

Englerophytum magaliesmontanum
Common Name
Transvaal milkplum
Plant Type
Tree
Englerophytum magaliesmontanum has leaves that are leathery with a shiny dark green appearance; the young leaves are covered in golden hairs. A good addition to a large rockery.
Plant Description

Englerophytum magaliesmontanum  has leaves that are leathery with a shiny dark green appearance;  the young leaves are covered in golden hairs. The scented, yellow flowers on the stems are followed by delicious, edible red fruit hence the name 'stem fruit’. It is a butterfly host and has many medicinal and traditional uses.

In Nature, Englerophytum magaliesmontanum is found on rocky outcrops and requires a very well-drained soil. Fairly slow-growing, but a nice addition to  a rockery.

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Stamvrug
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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  1. Granny's Kitchen - Wildflower Nursery says:
    2017-04-12 at 7:04 am

    […] into a very nice preserve. Quite a few are locally available, such as the Transvaal milk plum (Englerophytum magaliesmontanum). The fruit ripens in December and if you can beat the baboons, you can use it either fresh, a bit […]

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