Myrothamnus flabellifolius is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrothamnaceae native to central and southern Africa.

[3] The plant grows in regions characterized by high light intensity and extreme temperature changes between night and day.

[4] Because of its ability to produce flowers after months of dormancy, Myrothamnus flabellifolius has been called the resurrection plant.

It is a symbol of hope in some African cultures, where its leaves and stems are commonly used to make tea, spices, and lotions.

[3] M. flabellifolius is used by traditional village medicine men in Africa to treat coughs, influenza, mastitis, backaches, kidney disorders, hemorrhoids, and abdominal pains.