| Brachylaena neriifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Brachylaena |
| Species: | B. neriifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachylaena neriifolia (L.) R.Br. |
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Brachylaena neriifolia (also called the Cape Silver Oak, Water white alder or Waterwitels) is a small tree, native to river valleys in Southern Africa.
It grows up to about 6m and is usually found along river banks and in other moist areas. The leaves of this dioecious tree are lanceolate, and it bears cream-coloured flowers. [1] [2]