Family Euphorbiaceae
Reaches 13m in height and found on hillsides and valley slopes.
The flowers produce nectar, but honey is of no value as it is unpleasantly flavoured causing a burning sensation in the mouth and throat.
The Xhosa burn dry stems on their maize fields to ensure a good crop.
The latex is used as a remedy for toothache.
Info: Trees of Southern Africa (Palgrave)
