Rhamnus prinoides

Rhamnus prinoides
Rhamnus prinoides

Common names: African dogwood (English). 
Botanical name: Rhamnus prinoides

The African dogwood, Rhamnus prinoides, is a glossy-leaved shrub or small tree that produces attractive red berries. It is a favourite food source for many birds and insects, and has a wide distribution across southern and eastern Africa. It is also valued for its medicinal and magical properties, as it is used to protect against evil, treat various ailments, and cleanse the blood. It is easy to grow from seed and can be planted as a hedge or a specimen tree in small gardens. It is frost resistant and tolerates most soils.

Uses & Benefits: hedge, medicine

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Family: Rhamnaceae
Type: tree
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