Brachylaena elliptica

Brachylaena elliptica
Brachylaena elliptica

Common names: bitter-leaved silver oak (English). 
Botanical name: Brachylaena elliptica

Brachylaena elliptica, also known as bitterleaf or bitterleaved silver-oak, is a small tree or large shrub with aromatic, dark green foliage and creamy white, thistle-like blooms. It is a water-wise, wind and frost-hardy, evergreen plant that can be grown in sandy and loamy soil in a sunny position. The leaves have a bitter taste and are used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes, sore throats, ulcers, and other conditions. The roots are also used in traditional remedies. Propagate from seed or heel cuttings. Can be used provide shade or as trimmed hedge.

Uses & Benefits: hedge, medicine, pot plant

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