Combretum caffrum (Riverbushwillow)

Botanical name: Combretum caffrum

Common names: Riverbushwillow, African bush willow, Cape Bushwillow, Bushveld willow

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: South Africa

One of the most talked about trees due to the discovery of the combretastatin which showed promise as a possible cure for cancer.

This species is very similar to Combretum erythrophyllum.

Similar plants: Combretum caffrum (Riverbushwillow)

• Combretum apiculatum (Red Bushwillow)
• Combretum aubletii (Monkey's brush)
• Combretum coccineum (Scarlet Comb)
• Combretum constrictum (Thailand Powderpuff)
• Combretum erythrophyllum (Bush willow)
• Combretum fruticosum (Orange Flame Vine)
• Combretum grandiflorum (Showy combretum)
• Combretum indicum (Thai Double Flower Rangoon Creeper)
• Combretum indicum (Rangoon Creeper)
• Combretum kraussii (Forest Bushwillow )