Dracaena aletriformis

An evergreen, usually single-stemmed small tree that grows between 2-5 m tall.
BARK: tan-coloured and patterned with leaf scars.
LEAVES: crowded towards the top of the stems and are glossy-green, leathery, strap-shaped and half drooping. They can grow up to 1 m long.
FLOWERS: Tall spikes of sweetly scented, tiny, yellow-green flowers occur on the plant during summer (from November to February).
FRUITS: Beautiful orange berries.

Medicine: Roots. http://pza.sanbi.org/dracaena-aletriformis
It is used as a colouring agent in furniture polish, varnish, paint and plaster. It was well known as the source for the varnish used by 18th century Italian violin makers
This tree with its’ striking foliage is often used to fill shady spots under existing trees and makes for an attractive focal plant in low light offices or covered verandas.

Dracaena aletriformis  occurs from Port Elizabeth Eastwards to KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland and into eastern and northern Limpopo. It has been found in a variety of habitats, most commonly in the shade of coastal dune forest and densely wooded ravines near the coast. Inland, it occurs mostly in deep shade along streams in evergreen montane forests but also in shady places in the dry bushveld, always in humus-rich soil. Most of the populations recorded so far grow in areas with either sandstone or quartzite. It is frequently found in dense stands.

Fast growing, watering.