huilboerboon
ihluze, umgxamu, uvovovo
umfofofo, umgxam, ishimnumyane
Medium to large deciduous tree with a broad, spreading crown. Leaves pinnate with 2 – 4 pairs of leaflets. Flowers large, bright red to pink, in dense clusters in summer. Fruits are flat pods. Important nectar source and shade tree.
Supports diverse insect pollinators including bees and butterflies; flowers provide abundant nectar. Pods eaten by birds and mammals. Fixes nitrogen. Provides shade and shelter.
Bright red flowers attract sunbirds and bees; pods dispersed by animals.
Important nectar source for sunbirds; provides shelter and nesting sites.
Seeds collected from mature pods; scarification improves germination; sow fresh.
Difficult; propagation mainly by seed.
Used for timber, fuelwood, and traditional medicine. Fixes nitrogen, enhancing soil fertility. No known toxicity.
