Maytenus undata (100 seeds)

Maytenus undata

Family: Celastraceae

Common names: Koko Tree, Kokoboom, Saffraan, Saffraanhout, South African Holly, Transvaal Holly, Transvaalsaffraan, Transvaalsaffraanhout.

Small to medium sized tree. This spineless and variable unarmed evergreen shrub or Tree becomes finely fissured and may reach 12m high.  Alternate simple Leaves have weather dependent variable sizes.  Margins have gland-tipped serrations.  Bisexual, regular, white, small & 5-merous Flowers have 5 stamens & a superior ovary with a short style.  The Fruit is a small 3-valved dehiscent capsule.  An aril may completely enclose each seed.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Harrismith. Harvest: June 2024