Combretum kraussii (Forest Bushwillow )

Botanical name: Combretum kraussii

Common name: Forest Bushwillow

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: South Africa

This tree species occurs in evergreen forest and woodland habitats where there is high rainfall or ground water. Its range of seasonal features make this a good choice for the garden. In spring it bears white flowers and an unusual flush of white leaves, the red fruits of late summer are showy and in winter its leaves turn fiery before falling.

Certain parts from the tree are used to produce antidiuretics, lotions for eye infections, as well as antiseptics.

Similar plants: Combretum kraussii (Forest Bushwillow )

• Combretum apiculatum (Red Bushwillow)
• Combretum aubletii (Monkey's brush)
• Combretum caffrum (Riverbushwillow)
• 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)