Apodytes

(Apodytes dimidiata)
white pear (Eng.); witpeer (Afr.); UmDakane (Zulu); sephopha-madi (N. Sotho...Read More)
Distribution : It is a constituent of the forests such as Knysna, George, Tsitsikama, Alexandria, Amatola, Umgoye and Dukuduku.It is in fact one of the best-known forest trees in southern Africa as it is found from Table Mountain in the Cape Peninsula, along the coast through Kwa-Zulu Natal, Gauteng, Swaziland and Kenya.
Apodytes dimidiata is the ideal tree for the home garden as it does not have messy fruits and is safe to plant near the house, not disturbing the foundations or paved areas.
Uses and cultural aspects
The wood is very hard and is suitable for agricultural implements and furniture. In the past the wood was used in wagon construction. This tree is also valued by the Zulu nation in traditional medicine. An infusion from the root bark is used as an enema for intestinal parasites. The leaves are used in the treatment of ear inflammation.