Umganu (marula tree) is a tree used by African people especially the Zulus. The tree grows near the river but it can also be re-planted. It is mainly used for traditional healing of mumps (uzagiga).

Cerbera odollam is a tree species in the family Apocynaceae commonly known as the suicide tree or pong-pong. [1] It bears a fruit known as othalanga whose seeds yield a potent poison called cerberin that has been used for trials by ordeal, [2] suicide, and poisonings. [3]

Known for many years as “Acacia karroo”, this indigenous thorn tree is widely spread throughout South Africa; growing in both the summer and winter rainfall regions. This beautiful tree is an integral part of our history and known for its many practical uses.

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Vachellia karroo, (synonym Acacia karroo) commonly known as the sweet thorn, common acacia, Karoo thorn, Cape gum or cockspur thorn, is a species of Vachellia, in the Mimosa sub-family (Mimosoideae) of the Fabaceae or pea family, which is native to southern Africa from southern Angola east to Mozambique, and south to South Africa. [3]

Sep 20, 2023 · Zulu names: umganu, umgane, umaganikhehla. Other names: marula (English), maroela (Afrikaans) Short description: S.birrea is a medium-sized tree with alternate and compound leaves, reddish flowers with a raceme inflorescence, and edible one-seeded drupe fruits that turn yellow when ripe.

Acacia karroo (= Vachellia karroo) is a very hardy, semi-deciduous, fast-growing and drought-resistant tree. Abundant, fragrant, yellow puffball flowers light up the landscape, and adorn the tree intermittently (in response to rain) throughout summer. It can flower up to 6 times a year.

It is a shrub or small to medium-sized tree which grows to height of 12m. It is difficult to tell apart from Vachellia nilotica subsp. adstringens without examining the seed pods. It is not listed as being a threatened species.

Sep 20, 2023 · It has aromatic and twice compound leaves, fluffy flowers, and large hanging seed pods. The Zulu name “ umgadankawu ” means “ one who looks after the monkeys ”. The tree gets the name umgadankawu because it is a shelter for monkeys. Related uses: The fine powdered bark is taken as snuff to treat acute and chronic headaches and sinusitis.

“Umga, or the sweet thorn bush, is used for everything from fencing your garden to protect it from hungry goats and cows, to cooking. It makes lasting coals and gives a sweet, smoky flavour. The impepho butter is great on these potatoes but also good on steak or spread thickly on bread.”