For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Duiker Berry (Sapium integerrimum)

Family Euphorbiaceae
This is a small tree growing to about 7m in height and found along the eastern coast of SA.

  The fruit has been used in tanning and the earlier settlers made ink from it.
 An infusion from the roots is used to relieve toothache.
  It is a hard wood and wonderful furniture has been made from it.