Description:

The plant is a shrub or small native to tropical Africa south to South Africa, in a wide range of soil, terrain and climatic conditions. It is highly-branched and reaches 1-5 m high, with numerous sharp hooked brown . The are ovate, up to 15 cm long and 13 cm broad, with lobed margins and a downy underside. It (in South Africa) from September to July, peaking from November to March. The petals are white to pale violet surrounding the ovary. These yield to from April to January, peaking in June and November. These smooth, round are 6 cm in diameter and fade from green to yellow as they ripen. These berries contain high levels of the poisonous alkaloid . The species name aculeastrum refers to the thorns that adorn most parts of the shrub.

Uses :
Because of its dense growth and prickly nature, plant is used as a hedge and living barrier for containing . The Seed is often used as a replacement, as it is high in saponin. Traditional practices use the fruit - fresh, boiled, or charred - in herbal medicines to treat a wide variety of afflictions including cancer, toothaches, and ringworm.

Packing : in sachets of 5gms & 100 sachets in a bundle.

Delivery: 05 days from the date of confirmation with advance subject to force majeure conditions.

Quantity : any qty you need upto 10, 000 sachets per month.

Price : on request by email