Catha edulis
Catha edulis
Afrikaans: Boesmantee
English : Bushman’s tea
Arabic: Khat
IsiXhosa: Umhlwazi - to support on a journey.
Description and diagnostic features
It is tree from the warmer areas with more stunted growth in colder areas. The leaves are oblong with very neat serrated edges.
Part used
Fresh tips of the branches.
The bark also works but is totally destructive to the tree.
Uses
It gives the feeling of relaxation.
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Warning
Habitat
It grows naturally in to a big tree in warmer areas but I have seen it planted in areas with serious frost in winter.
Propagation
Grows well from seed.
