Tamboti (Spirostachys africana): The Tree That Makes You Thunder!

[@lancestancliffe4885]

Hi, I have been making pens out of beautiful African woods. I found this very informative and have just subscribed.

[@cybercroneCA]

I brought home a lovely bowl made from thamboti wood some years ago, and the shippers, apparently by regulation, soaked it with insecticide. Do you know if there is any way to restore the original fragrance? It made me so sad when it landed at home smelling of chemicals. Thanks for any ideas or info.

[@sunshineyears]

Love your content sir. Much appreciated.

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

I appreciate that!

[@robertguest2344]

Gus, great clip - appreciate the close ups of the leaves, the profile of the tree and the specific ID characteristics, they should be a big help in finding a Tamboti in Gonarezhou next month - Covid permitting!

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Good luck. I'm going back there in a few days and really looking forward to it. But it's going to be hot hot hot!!

[@wildafricaexperience4426]

Amazing content very helpful

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alfredagain]

What is the tree that relies on lightning to open its' seeds?

[@stephentaylor1678]

Hey Gus I was camped under a tree that seemed remarkably similar to a Tambuti in Kazuma last month, any thoughts as to what it could have been?

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

Thanks for sharing. It's very unlikely to have been a Tambuti. Did you get any photos? I'm intrigued!

[@stephentaylor1678]

@@AfricanPlantHunter yes I’m embarrassed to say it was a silver leaf terminalia. The biggest I have ever seen and the only one with green leaves in the area. All the rest were shrub sized and had the traditional silver leaves

[@wildlovesafari]

Is there this tree in kasane

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

No, this tree is only found in the south-eastern part of southern Africa. So you won't be seeing it in Kasane, unless someone has specifically planted it there!

[@wildlovesafari]

@@AfricanPlantHunter thank you

[@m.anderson4340]

@@AfricanPlantHunter would you find it in pinetown?

[@AfricanPlantHunter]

@@m.anderson4340 I don't know what the exact vegetation around Pinetown looks like, but you'll definitely find this tree in many areas of KZN, so I'd expect so.

[@m.anderson4340]

@@AfricanPlantHunter Thank you. Have a great day.

[@elsabadenhorst9746]

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[@charmaineriddle5530]

Any other trees to stay away from?

[@maosung5219]

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[@julianchoque7402]

makes you thunder.....is that the description of a fart? I dont understand.....