This tree is native to Tropical south Africa and introduced in other parts of the World as an ornamental element. To Botany enthusiast the tree is important cause its flowers are visited and pollinated by Bats during night. The flowers are hanged in a rope like stalk i.e. pedicel, flowers are fragrant and with copies nectar as a reward to bats. The mature fruits of the plant hang like a giant sausage and are non-edible for humans.