Saliehout
igwangi, iloshane, ilothane, ilotshane, mupambati, ilotshane, mupambati
igqange
Large, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree, multi-stemmed with untidy, drooping branches. Height typically 4 – 8 m. Leaves opposite, lanceolate, dark green and conspicuously wrinkled above, densely hairy beneath.
Flowers in large terminal conical panicles (approx. 12 × 8 cm), small tubular, white to lilac or purple, sweetly scented, flowering Aug – Oct.
Bark grey-brown and stringy.
Highly attractive to adult butterflies and bees, valued as a nurse plant.
Flowers attract a wide range of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and flies.
Provides nectar and shelter for insects and birds.
Acts as a nurse plant.
Flowers sweetly scented, attracting pollinators.
Fruit small capsules dispersed by wind and animals.
Nectar source for sunbirds and other nectarivorous birds.
Provides shelter and nesting sites.
Collect mature seeds; sow fresh in well-drained soil; germination moderate.
Semi-hardwood cuttings root moderately well.
Traditional Medicines: Leaves used to make aromatic herbal tea. Root decoctions used for cough and colic
Traditional Uses: Wood used for fishing rods and handles.
