Heteropyxis natalensis - Lavender Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Melon yellowish or orange flowers in

yellowish or orange flowers in summer

features delicate and attractive flowers

The genus was a wastebasket taxon

and in medicine

long narrow leaves

Heteropyxis natalensis - Lavender Tree - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds Melon yellowish or orange flowers inThe family Heteropyxidaceae, or lavender tree family as it is commonly known, is a small family with only two species in southern Africa. The local genus, Heteropyxis, is characterized by alternate, entire, simple leaves with secretory cavities. These emit a pleasant smell when crushed. The flowers are small and inconspicuous. This is a medium to large deciduous tree that grows to about 10 metres high. It occurs naturally on the coastal and inland