| Botanical name | Spirostachys africana |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Tamboti |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | It has a rounded crown, and leaves that become reddish in midsummer. |
| Fruit | This indigenous tree is famous for its ‘jumping beans’ – fruit capsules that appear to jump when the larvae inside them flex if the capsules are exposed to high temperatures. |
| Wildlife attractions | birds , insects |
| Interesting info | This indigenous tree is famous for its ‘jumping beans’ – fruit capsules that appear to jump when the larvae inside them flex if the capsules are exposed to high temperatures. |
| Other languages | Tambotie (A) |
Spirostachys africana (Tamboti)
- Botanical name: Spirostachys africana
- Common name(s): Tamboti
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This indigenous tree is famous for its ‘jumping beans’ – fruit capsules that appear to jump when the larvae inside them flex if the capsules are exposed to high temperatures. It has a rounded crown, and leaves that become reddish in midsummer. It attracts birds and insects.
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Spirostachys africana requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
It has a rounded crown, and leaves that become reddish in midsummer.
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