2023年1月3日 · The Iboza plant is an African flowering shrub that has been used for centuries for its many medicinal properties. In recent years, the plant has gained popularity due its potential health benefits which include antioxidant properties, skin care benefits, digestive aid, immune system support and stress relief.

Iboza or Tetradenia riparia can grown nearly a metre in a year and is perfectly suited to Durban’s climate, preferring rain in summer and dry soil in winter. In addition to producing a great misty white flower, the leaves from the bush can be used for a variety of ailments including a sore chest, stomach ache and malaria symptoms.

Tetradenia riparia is a species of flowering plant native to southern Africa. It belongs in the mint and sage family Lamiaceae. [2] . It is occasionally referred to as misty plume bush and is commonly used as a decorative garden plant due to its flowers when in full bloom. [3] .

Iboza riparia, Tetradenia riparia Musk Bush, Misty Plume Bush, Ginger Bush, Gemmerbos, Watersalie Family: Lamiaceae Origin: Eastern and Southern Africa. Very bushy and dense aromatic shrub up to 3 m in height. It is slightly succulent and has an irregular branch pattern.

2013年1月25日 · Tetradenia riparia is a shrubby plant with highly fragrant foliage and spectacular winter flowers. The leaves are thick with a scalloped edge. Glandular hairs cover both sides of the leaf, giving it a sticky feel. They emit a strong scent that remains even when the leaf dries.

2018年12月16日 · The leaves are a bright green and are slightly heart shaped with the margin irregularly and bluntly toothed. Like many Lamiaceae species (which includes familiar culinary herbs such as thyme, sage and rosemary) , the younger branches are distinctly four-angled in …

Densely branched, deciduous shrub with succulent stems and light green, rounded velvety leaves with scalloped margins. Bears tiny white to mauve, tubular flowers in 8cm long spikes in early spring. The leaves have a higly aromatic ginger scent. Excellent container plant in cold areas. Can easily be pruned into shape.

Perennial Herb/Shrub. Harvest Season: Spring - Summer Mature Size: Up to 9 ft. Soil & Moisture: Prefers water in Summer, but not as much in Winter Thus making it good for Summer rainfall areas. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade. Requires shadier areas in hotter zones. Self-Fertile: Yes. Growth Rate: Fast Zone Hardiness:

A bitter, aromatic herb that lowers fevers, relaxes spasms, and is expectorant. Medicinal Uses: Internally for colds and flu, bronchitis, stomach upsets, flatulence, mouth ulcers, diarrhea, and fevers (especially malarial). Externally, as an inhalation, for headaches. Economic Uses: Dried leaves are good in pot-pourris. Bibliography: