Buchholzia

Buchholzia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Capparaceae. The genus is native to Africa. These plants are typically shrubs or small trees. They are characterized by their stipitate glands, which are glands located on stalks. The leaves are usually simple and alternate, and the flowers are often borne in racemes or panicles. The fruit is a capsule.

There are several species within the genus Buchholzia. One notable species is Buchholzia coriacea, also known as the "African nutmeg" or "velvet leaf." This species is found in West and Central Africa and has historically been used in traditional medicine. Its seeds are sometimes used as a spice, though their flavor is quite pungent and different from true nutmeg. Other species are distributed across various parts of the African continent. The genus was named in honor of the German botanist Carl Buchholz. Research into the phytochemical properties of Buchholzia species continues, exploring their potential medicinal applications and the chemical compounds they produce.