Bolusanthus speciosus

Bolusanthus speciosus

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Common Names

Tree Wisteria (english)Vanwykshout (afrikaans)Mukambana (venda)Motsokophala (tswana)umHolo (zulu)Mogaba (n. sotho)

Taxonomy

Family FABACEAE
Genus Bolusanthus
Species speciosus
SA Plant Number 222
Basionym Bolusanthus speciosus

Description

Bolusanthus speciosus is a hardy, graceful, briefly deciduous, drought resistant tree with graceful grey-green almost weeping foliage.

The huge, pendulous bunches of beautiful mauve pea-like flowers that are born in September and October are truly spectacular. Its wonderful weeping shape and attractive glistening foliage make it an ideal avenue tree.

Initially it may be a little slow growing but is very worthwhile. An excellent choice for smaller gardens. Protect from frost when young. This tree prefers a sunny hot position.

The Tree Wisteria is one of our most beautiful indigenous trees.

Size: 4 to 7m


Seeds

Lifestyle Seeds may have stock of Bolusanthus speciosus seeds.

Wildlife

Animals: Monkeys, gemsbok, giraffe and the grey duiker, all eat the pods and leaves

Uses

Medicinal: The roots are used medicinally for stomach problems and the inner bark is used for stomach cramps.

Furniture: The wood, which is highly sought after by carpenters, makes excellent furniture. It works well on a lathe, turning out beautiful lampshades and other articles. The straight growing stems are very hard, termite resistant and used for fencing posts.

Distribution

Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal

Biome:Savanna

Habitat:Wooded Grassland, Woodland

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