Tarchonanthus trilobus

Tree Number: 734

Indigenous to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal the Broad-leaved Camphor Bush occurs on forest margins and in wooded ravines. Its hardwood is yellowish brown, hard and durable with a camphor scent. An example is growing on Links Drive near the public telephone.

Family Name:

ASTERACEAE

Common Name:

Broad-leaved camphor

Plant Height:

2 - 4 m

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Flowering Time:

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December