Combretum kraussii

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 apiculatum (Red Bushwillow)
• Combretum aubletii (Monkey's brush)
• Combretum caffrum (Riverbushwillow, African bush willow, Cape Bushwillow, Bushveld willow)
• Combretum coccineum (Scarlet Comb)
• Combretum constrictum (Thailand Powderpuff, Ball of Fire)
• Combretum erythrophyllum (Bush willow)
• Combretum fruticosum (Orange Flame Vine, Chameleon Vine)
• Combretum grandiflorum (Showy combretum)
• Combretum indicum hybrid Thailand, Quisqualis hybrid Thailand (Thai Double Flower Rangoon Creeper)
• Combretum indicum, Quisqualis indica (Rangoon Creeper, Burma Creeper, Chinese Honeysuckle)