Heteropyxis is a genus which includes three species of small evergreen trees. It was previously placed along in family Heteropyxidaceae, but is now placed basally within Myrtaceae. The species of Heteropyxis are native to southern Africa.

Heteropyxis dehniae is a South African indigenous species from the Limpopo Province. It is commonly known as Large-leaved Lavender-tree. Heteropyxis dehniae grows into a 6 meter tall tree. It has pale grey to white bark and aromatic shiny green leaves. During summer it bears creamy white fragrant flowers.