Catha edulis (Bushman's Tea) - Image 5

Botanical name: Catha edulis

Common names: Bushman's Tea, Ghat, Khat, Qat

Family: Celastraceae

Origin: East Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Catha edulis (Bushman's Tea) close up with white flower clusters on green leaves branches
Catha edulis (Bushman's Tea) small white flower clusters emerging from green leaves along woody branches
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