Brachylaena elliptica, commonly known as Bitter-Leaf, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to southern Africa, recognized for its medicinal properties. Its leaves are used in traditional remedies for various ailments.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bitter-Leaf (Brachylaena elliptica)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Brachylaena |
| Species | Brachylaena elliptica |
Similar in genus Brachylaena
