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| Buddleja saligna Family: Loganiaceae False Olive Origin: South Africa ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The plant is used for traditional medicinal purposes, the roots as a purgative and the leaves to treat coughs and colds. The wood is very fine grained and was used to make small pieces of furniture. The straight branches were used to make fence posts. The false olive was used to make asseggai handles. It also makes good fuel wood as it burns with an intense heat. The large amounts of pollen and nectar it produces makes it popular with bee farmers. May be used as Bonsai. Buddleja saligna is easily grown from seed or cuttings. |
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