Cape Lilac

Ehretia rigida (Thunb.) Druce

Ehretia rigida is a small, multi-stemmed tree in the family Ehretiaceae, commonly known as Cape Lilac. It is native to regions including Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. This species was first described in 1917.

Description

Ehretia rigida is characterized by its tangled, multi-stemmed growth habit and is found in a wide range of habitats across eastern South Africa and neighboring countries. It is a member of the Ehretiaceae family and is known for its widespread distribution in the region.