Morella is placed in the Myricaceae family.

Morella quercifolia commonly known as Oak-leaved Myrica or Waxberry Bush in English and Maagpynbossie in Afrikaans is a South African endemic species from the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape Provinces. Morella quercifolia grows into an evergreen shrub with very unusual leaves. The species name quercifolia means oak-leaved, and it grows leaves of different shapes somehow reminiscent of oaks. Morella quercifolia was formerly called Myrica quercifolia. It is grown as a garden ornamental in mixed borders or as a potted container plant. It grows up to 1 m tall but it spreads horizontally so it is very useful in the landscapes. It takes any conditions, drought, sun, shade and moderate frosts. The plant is dioecious, so you need a male and a female to set seeds. Leaves and fruits are waxy but actually the substance is not wax – it is an unusual type of fat that looks like wax. The leaves of Morella quercifolia are used in an old Cape remedy for the relief of stomach ache.