Tarchonanthus camphoratus
Scientific name
The camphor bush can reach up to 6 meters in height. The twigs and younger stems are white-felted, as are the undersides of the leaves. The upper leaf surface is dark olive-green. Bruised leaves smell strongly of camphor. Tarchonanthus camphoratus is dioecious. Flowers are usually present from December to May (in South Africa), with cream colored panicles on a discoid head. Male flowering heads have several flowers whilst the female has only a few. The fruit is a dense and woolly achene.This table below shows how many plants we are trying to obtain for this species.
| Site | Area | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Site #12 | Delft | 5 |
| Total | 5 | |
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
It provides medicinal value
It is a pioneer species suitable for establishing the soil in bare areas
It provides food for:
Honeybees/flies
Tarchonanthus camphoratus is indigenous to: Peninsula Shale Renosterveld Cape Flats Dune Strandveld
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