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  • Podocarpus latifolius

    Posted on by LettiThe real yellowwood is one of South Africa’s most valued timber trees and is also South Africa ‘s National Tree. It  is a slow-growing, usually large, evergreen tree, which grows to between 20 and 30 m in height. There are... Read more »

  • Nephrolepis cordifolia

    Posted on by Di StrombergInvasive Status in South Africa: NEMBA Cat. 1b Origin: Australia and Asia This highly invasive sword fern typically grows in woodland areas. Fronds tend to be dull green in shaded areas and lighter green or yellowish-green when growing in a... Read more »

  • Sarcocornia perennis

    Posted on by s2Sprawling, jointed, fleshy perennial forming mats. Leaves not apparent, but are fleshy and united around the stem, giving the latter a fleshy appearance – segments barrel-shaped, green turning to various shades of red/brown. Flowers minute, three to five in clusters. Read more »

  • Sarcocornia natalensis

    Posted on by s2Sprawling, jointed, fleshy perennial forming mats. Leaves not apparent, but are fleshy and united around the stem, giving the latter a fleshy appearance – segments barrel-shaped, green turning to various shades of red/brown. Flowers minute, three to five in clusters. Read more »

  • Salicornia meyeriana

    Posted on by s2This is an annual with a very short tap-root. It is a succulent which forms low bushes with slender woody branches and fleshy, green (turning red) leaves. Inconspicuous flowers, arranged in threes, are located at nodes of stems. Read more »

  • Stenotaphrum secundatum

    Posted on by s2Not listed in NEMBA legislation, however it is  troublesome and can  smother other natural vegetation. Buffalo grass occurs in coastal regions and despite popular belief is not indigenous. It originates in North America, West Indies and Australia. It is a... Read more »

  • Sporobolus africanus

    Posted on by s2It is a perennial or biennial, tufted wiry grass that is strongly rooted in the soil and has long, thin, cylindrical seed heads. This species flowers throughout the year, however, mostly from October to June. This species is common in disturbed... Read more »

  • Poa annua

    Posted on by s2Not listed in NEMBA legislation, however it is  troublesome and can  smother and out compete other natural vegetation. Grows in wet disturbed places, usually in the shade, and where moisture is available in the winter. It is regarded as weed... Read more »

  • Pennisetum clandestinum

    Posted on by s2Although Kikuyu comes from central Africa, it is a valued grazing source for the dairy industry  and for that reason it has  been removed from the NEMBA listing. Kikuyu grows profusely in disturbed places especially in damp soil. Besides being... Read more »