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South African Uqume – Finely Cut Root, Hippobromus pauciflorus
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This finely cut root from South Africa is sold under its isiZulu name uqume. The Maya Herbs pouch names the plant “Rhus Pauciflorus”; the current accepted name is Hippobromus pauciflorus, known in English as false horsewood. Three sizes are listed: 25 g, 100 g and 500 g.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Hippobromus pauciflorus (L.f.) Radlk.
- Family: Sapindaceae (soapberry family)
- Name on the label: Rhus Pauciflorus
Smart Seeds & Herbs · 100 g / 25 g / 500 g
Cut root of the South African false horsewood
What you receive is root of Hippobromus pauciflorus, finely cut into small woody pieces. The plant belongs to the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), is native to South Africa and Eswatini, and is called uqume or uqhume in isiZulu. Its kraft bag has a Maya Herbs label printed Uqume, “Rhus Pauciflorus” and Cut, with a Made in South Africa seal. Sizes: 25 g, 100 g and 500 g.
- 100 g / 25 g / 500 g
- Sapindaceae
- Root
- Finely cut
- Botanical name
- Hippobromus pauciflorus (L.f.) Radlk.
- Family
- Sapindaceae (soapberry family)
- Name on the label
- Rhus Pauciflorus
- Synonym
- Rhus pauciflora L.f.
- Common names
- Uqume, uqhume (isiZulu); false horsewood
- Plant part
- Root
Traditional use
Hippobromus pauciflorus is a small tree of southern Africa (South Africa, Eswatini) in the Sapindaceae family, called false horsewood in English. It has several names in isiZulu (isiphahluka, uqhume, umnungumabele) and in isiXhosa (umnukambiba, isifutha), according to SANBI.
A 2008 ethnobotanical survey lists it among the plants of folk medicine in the Eastern Cape province. Published data remain scarce: saponins, a few laboratory tests on extracts and one study in rats.
| Known compounds | Little documented: saponins and glycosides were studied in this species and four other Sapindaceae in a chemotaxonomic study (Voutquenne 2001). |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Folk medicine of the Eastern Cape province (Pendota et al. 2008); detailed uses not repeated here. |
| State of research | Scarce: laboratory tests on leaf, bark and root extracts, and one rat study (2009). No health claim is authorised in the EU for this plant. |
Good to know
- In rats, an aqueous leaf extract produced mild, dose-dependent toxic effects on blood, liver and kidneys; the authors judge that it may not be entirely safe orally (Pendota et al. 2009).
Why the label name differs
The species was first described by Linnaeus the Younger as Rhus pauciflora. Ludwig Radlkofer later moved it to the genus Hippobromus, and the Kew checklist (WCVP) and GBIF accept Hippobromus pauciflorus today; Rhus pauciflora is listed as a synonym. The pouch combines the old genus with the new ending, “Rhus Pauciflorus”, which is not a valid name. Kew records the plant as native to the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Provinces of South Africa and to Eswatini.
How the root looks
The photos show small, angular pieces of root wood, pale tan on the cut faces and darker where the bark remains. As a cut natural material, the pieces differ in size and colour. Another South African botanical in the range is finely cut wild dagga flowers.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Hippobromus pauciflorus (L.f.) Radlk. |
|---|---|
| Family | Sapindaceae (soapberry family) |
| Name on the label | Rhus Pauciflorus |
| Synonym | Rhus pauciflora L.f. |
| Common names | Uqume, uqhume (isiZulu); false horsewood |
| Plant part | Root |
| Form | Finely cut (label: Cut) |
| Origin | South Africa (label: Made in South Africa) |
| Pack sizes | 25 g · 100 g · 500 g |
| Reference | 4545 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
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Sources: Pendota et al. 2009, Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med 7(1):40-46; Pendota, Grierson & Afolayan 2008, Pak J Biol Sci 11(16):2051-2053; Voutquenne 2001, Ann Pharm Fr 59(6):407-414; SANBI PlantZAfrica, Hippobromus pauciflorus; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What names does Hippobromus pauciflorus have?
In isiZulu: isiphahluka, uqhume, umnungumabele; in isiXhosa: umnukambiba, isifutha; in English: false horsewood. The label uses the old name Rhus pauciflora.
What is known about research on this plant?
Very little: saponins described in 2001, laboratory tests on extracts and a toxicity study in rats in 2009. No human trial has been found.
Is uqume the same as Rhus pauciflorus?
The label uses “Rhus Pauciflorus”. The accepted botanical name of the plant is Hippobromus pauciflorus; Rhus pauciflora is an older synonym.
Which part of the plant is it?
The root, cut into small pieces, as the supplier and the label state.
Which sizes can I order?
25 g, 100 g and 500 g of the same cut root.
4545-100
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