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Family: SAPINDACEAE 
 Erythrophysa transvaalensis
 
  
Author:  Frans Verdoorn 1942
Family:  Sapindaceae
Habitat:  Transvaal, Southern Africa.
Soil:  Mix
Water:  Medium
Sun:  Maximum
Thickness:  ?
Height:  6 meters
Flower:  Pale Red
Reproduction:  Seeds
Pop names:  Transvaal Red Balloon, Transvaalse Rooiklapperbos, Bushveld Red Balloon, Mofalatsana
Synonyms:  -
  

This member of the Sapindaceae family was given this name by Frans Verdoom in 1942. It is found in the central part of South Africa, growing on rocky ridges with some water and lots of sun. It will grow up to 6 meters, the flowers are pale red, and it seems it only can be reproduced by seeds.

It is said that there are only 100 left in the wild.