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 canescens, synonymously known as Heteropyxis transvaalensis and commonly known as Forest Lavender-tree in English and Boslaventelboom in Afrikaans, is a South African indigenous evergreen to semi-deciduous, attractive small tree. It deserves to be utilised more in gardens and landscapes, due to its ease of cultivation, small size and versatility. Heteropyxis canescens is a valuable, small shade tree and is often conspicuous growing next to streams. It grows reasonably fast and does not have a very aggressive root system, can tolerate some frost and can also survive infrequent drought, but does not flourish in extremely dry areas. Although it prefers full sun it also grows well in shade. This species is restricted to moist places in mountainous habitats. The flowers attract bees, wasps and butterflies. Flowers are small and open-faced which suggests that most small insect pollinators would be capable of effecting pollination of this species while collecting nectar and/or pollen.