Erythrophysa alata, Fagara alata

This member of the Sapindaceae family was described by Hutchinson in 1932. It is found in the Cape province of South Africa and Namibia, growing in well-drained soil with little to some water and lots of sun. It can grow up to 15 ft, the flowers are green and red, very attractive 3-lobed inflated red seed capsule, and it can only be reproduced by seeds.

Erythrophysa alata looks very similar to Erythrophysa transvaalensis but with wider leaflets than Erythrophysa transvaalensis.

Similar plants:

• Erythrophysa transvaalensis (Transvaal Red Balloon )
• Zanthoxylum fagara (Wild Lime, Colima, Lime Prickly Ash)