Geelbeesklou
IsiThibathibana
A deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree (2 – 4 m), with soft, grey-green, velvety, deeply lobed leaves.
Showy, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with maroon centers (summer – autumn).
Flattened brown pods.
Attractive for its flowers and foliage.
Good for small gardens, hedges, and containers.
Insects: Flowers produce nectar that attracts bees and butterflies.
Wildlife: Browsed by game and livestock.
Ecosystem Services: Ornamental, supports pollinators.
Large, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with maroon centers attract bees and butterflies.
Seeds in flattened pods, dispersed by gravity and possibly animals.
Collect mature pods, remove seeds, dry, and store.
Sow in spring. Soak overnight before sowing. Germination in 2 – 3 weeks.
Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, with rooting hormone.
Traditional Medicinal Uses: Bark and roots used for stomach complaints, dysentery, and as a purgative.
