Sparmannia Africana is a flowering shrub commonly known as Cape stock rose. This vivacious plant is native to Southern Africa and is famous for its showy, pink flowers. Sparmannia Africana is also known as a paperbark tree because of its peeling bark that resembles paper. In botanical terms, it is also referred to as Sparmannia Africana L.f. Other synonyms of Cape stock rose include Sparmannia africana var. africana, Sparmannia africana var. grandiflora, and Sparmannia leplatii. The plant is popular in gardens and as indoor plants and is favored for its stunning foliage, prolific flowers, and ease of cultivation.