Height:
The shrub can grow up to 0.6m tall and 1.9m wide.
Leaf and Bark Type:
The leaves can be a yellowish to greyish color with a velvetty feel to it. The foliage color is what many people use the bush for in yards or for other horticultural uses. The bark is a smooth greyish color.
Where does it grow and in what conditions:
The bush grows best in medium to dry soils with partial sunlight. It tolerates poor soils. Pollinators: The plant is highly insect pollinated as its scent attracts bees and flies.
Flowers: The flowers are very small and white, usually not seen because of the large and showy grey or yellow leaves. The bloom time of the flowers is a very narrow time.
Fruits: The seeds produced by the flowers are very small.
Uses The plant used to be used for matresses due to its soft and aromatic properties. It is used for medicine in Africa for its anti-microbial, anti-inflammitory, and anti-oxidant properties. The leaves and twigs are boiled and used to sooth coughes and fever. The leaves are also used as an anti-infection creme for wounds and also ceremonially burnt in incense. GPS location
