Cape chestnut (Calodendrum capense)

Cape chestnut, also known as Cape Chestnut

The cape chestnut, despite its name, is not actually a chestnut. Colonial botanists mistook it for a type of chestnut because its striking flowers resemble those of the horse chestnut tree. Native to Africa, Calodendrum capense has become popular in natural skincare. The oil extracted from its seeds is commonly used in making soaps, lotions, and various cosmetics.