Combretum padoides (Thicket Bushwillow)
Botanical name: Combretum padoides
Common name: Thicket Bushwillow
Family: Combretaceae
Origin: South-Eastern Africa








The Thicket Bushwillow occurs in the lowlands of tropical and south-eastern Africa. They grow in a range of habitats from muddy riverbanks to dry rocky hillsides. The mostly opposite oval leaves are carried on long slender branches. The trees or shrubs flower in profusion in mid-summer and the 4-winged fruits reach maturity from late summer to mid winter. Mature plants, though large, don't assume a true tree shape as their drooping branches are adapted to merge or intertwine with surrounding grass and shrubs for support.
Similar plants: Combretum padoides (Thicket 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)
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