Melianthus is a genus of plants and shrubs in the family Melianthaceae native to South Africa, but much propagated in gardens worldwide. There are six species of Melianthus, which are all found in South Africa. Collectively known as Honey Bush, they are gorgeous shrubs up to 1.5 m tall with grey-green foliage. During spring it puts on a beautiful display of greenish flowers with red flower bracts. These are followed by attractive inflated fruits.

Melianthus elongatus, synonymously known as Melianthus minor and commonly known as Strandveld Honeyflower, Dwarf Honeyflower, Small Melianthus or Turkey Bush in English and Kruidjie-roer-my-nie or Truitjie in Afrikaans, is a South African endemic species found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces. Melianthus elongatus grows into a spectacular shrub that produces red flowers in tall racemes that remain on the branch throughout the season and display an amazing attractive green foliage. Melianthus elongatus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to about 2 m high, producing multiple stems. Melianthus elongatus flowers from midwinter to spring. Melianthus elongatus produces unusual nectar that is black in colour, which various birds feed on while also pollinating the flowers. The flowers also attract butterflies and other insects. The stems and leaves are used to make a decoction to treat haemorrhoid bleeding. The treatment is repeatedly applied to give better results. The roots and fresh leaves of Melianthus are used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic. This plant can be used in the garden to attract butterflies and birds when flowering. It is ideal for strandveld gardens and fynbos gardens.