Holubia saccata

It is similar in form to Harpagophytum procumbens, another plant in the family of Pedaliaceae. or perennial, It grows up to tall, which are obovate shaped, 6 mm long and 4 mm wide. They have a leathery seed coat. ==Taxonomy==

It is known in Tswana language as 'makgabeathutlwa', and in English as 'Sac flower'. The generic name of 'Holubia' is in honour of Emil Holub (1847 – 1902), who was Czech physician, explorer, cartographer, and ethnographer in Africa. Also, the specific name of saccata is derived from the Latin saccus, meaning "sac" or "bag", and more specifically "moneybag", which refers to the spurred corolla tube of the flower. As of August 2021, the species was unchecked by the Royal Horticultural Society, and the genus of Holubia was verified by United States Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service on 17 September 1996, but the don't list any species. ==Propagation==

Holubia saccata can be propagated by seed growing, which take place at any time of the year. It has been recommended that the seed coat should be removed, the blunt end of the seed is then chipped and left in water for a short period of time. When roots start appearing, removed from the water and place the plantlet into small pots filled with sterile soil, or a Coir or sowing mix with added sand or perlite (for drainage). They can be enclosed in plastic wrap and placed under fluorescent lights, for further speedier growth. The pots are then best kept in a greenhouse, with a constant temperature of 20-25 °C and the soil should not dry out. The only problem is the pest control of Spider mites. Toxic alkaloids can be found in both leaves and seeds also the seed capsules (fruit) can cause a problem in sheep's wool. ==References==

• Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe, Page 32. • Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe, Page 21. • Ihlenfeldt, H.-D. (1988). Pedaliaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(3), Pages 89 – 91. (Includes a picture). • Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa, Page 213. (Includes a picture). • Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare, Page 66. • Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone, Page 92 • Gideon Smith. (1997). List of Southern African Succulent Plants. Umdaus Press, Page 135