Common Name: False Olive
Botanical Name: Buddleja saligna
Buddleja saligna, commonly known as False Olive, is a South African native shrub that produces small, fragrant white flowers. It’s highly regarded for its fast growth and the sweet scent that attracts many pollinators, including butterflies and bees.
Medicinally, the False Olive has been used in traditional remedies to treat stomach ailments and fever. The plant’s leaves are sometimes brewed into a tea for these purposes.
In beauty, the essence of False Olive flowers is sometimes used in perfumery and aromatherapy products due to its calming and pleasant fragrance.
A notable fact about False Olive is its resilience and ability to thrive in poor soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for reforestation projects and natural landscaping in challenging climates
