Matching Pairs Flora of Africa: Matching PairsOnline version Match African plants with their traits. by Гулназ Аскерхан 1 Baobab 2 Hoodia gordonii 3 Acacia senegal 4 Acacia tortilis 5 Protea cynaroides 6 Welwitschia 7 Cyperus papyrus 8 Aloe vera Desert plant with two long leaves. Succulent used by indigenous people to curb appetite. Protea; national flower of South Africa. Water-storing trunk of vast savanna tree. Ancient papyrus used for writing material. Umbrella-shaped canopy common in savannas. Source of gum arabic. Gel used for skin care and burns.