How to grow Camphor Bush

Tarchonanthus camphoratus

Growing Camphor bush from seed

Propagate this tree from seed, which may take 8 weeks to germinate.

How long does Camphor bush take to grow?

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Camphor bush Etymology

The name Tarchonanthus is derived from the Greek word meaning funeral flower. This name is divided into two parts, ‘Tarchos’, which means funeral rites and ‘Anthos’ meaning flower. It is unclear why this name was given, but Jackson (1990) suggests it may have to do with the camphorous smell. The name camphoratus refers to the strong smell of camphor given off when the leaves are crushed.

Camphor bush Folklore & Trivia

The camphor bush is used for medicinal purposes. Problems such as blocked sinuses and headache can be healed by inhaling the smoke from the burning green leaves. Drinking boiled mixture of leaves and water can help to treat coughing, toothache, abdominal pain and bronchitis. Leaves can also be used for massaging body stiffness and also as a perfume. The cottonwool like seedheads were used to stuff cushions.

Other names for Camphor bush

Moologa (venda), Mofahlana (sotho), Igqeba emlimhlophe (zulu), Wildekanferbos (afrikaans), Mofathla (tsonga)