(Previously Vernonia hildebrantii)
Family: Asteraceae -Compositae
GIR: Mlaza-koma
Woody shrub, scandent, Self seeded. Propogate from seeds, cuttings, wildlings. Slightly invasive.
A very popular nectar food for butterflies. The roots are used in traditional medicine.
Moth host –
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Family: Asteraceae
An succulent perennial herb with long stems us to 45cm tall. Fleashy tuberous rootstock, Red /orange flowers around 30mm diameter with a lonf flowering period. Very attractive nectar plant for butterflies.
Propogate by seed or branch cuttings.
Image shown is K. galpinii (K. abyssinica to follow when I acquire one)
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Family: Asteraceae -Compositae
Herb or shrub to 1M tall.
Medicinal use.
Nectar food plant for butterflies
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