Common Name: Bushman's Tea

General Information

Athrixia phylicoides is an evergreen shrub growing about 1 metre tall[].
A stunning plant with a great horticultural potential in cultivation. Its beautiful flowers and the soft texture of the leaves make it an asset in the garden[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southern Africa - eastern S. Africa.

Habitat

Grassland, forests, bushveld, in rocky and sloping habitats[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	1.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant mainly of subtropical S. Africa, just extending into the tropics. It can tolerate at least some frost[].
Prefers a sunny position[].
Plants can be cut back hard into old wood and will resprout[].
Plants can flower throughout the year[].

Edible Uses

The leaves are used to make a tea[].

Medicinal

The plant is chewed as a treatment for sore throats and coughs[].

Extracts of the soaked roots and leaves are used as anthelmintics[].

Other Uses

The stems are used to make hard brooms[, ].

Propagation

Seed -
Cuttings.

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