Plant Information

Common Name: PUZZLE BUSH, DEURMEKAARBOS
Scientific Name: Ehretia rigida
Alternative Names: umHlele (Zu), Moro (So), iBotshane (Xho), mutepe (Ve)

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Description

• Perennial
• Indigenous to South Africa.
• Hardy, deciduous, drought resistant, small tree.
• Small, sweet smelling lilac-white flowers.
• Sun or semi-shade.
• Prune with a single stem for a Standard or tree for a small garden - or use as a hedge or security barrier.
• Attract birds.

Parts Used

• The roots.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Powdered roots to treat small cuts in the skin.
• Apply over the abdomen and chest to relieve pains.

For Animals. It is said that

• Used to treat gall sickness in cattle.

Other Uses

• Believed to bring luck to hunters and is also used to protect huts and crops from hail.
• Has strong, flexible branches - made into hunting bows and fishing baskets.

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