Combretum kraussii

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Forest bushwillow
C. kraussii winter foliage
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Combretum
Species:
C. kraussii
Binomial name
Combretum kraussii
Synonyms[2]
  • Combretum nelsonii Dümmer
  • Combretum woodii Dümmer

Combretum kraussii, the forest bushwillow, is a medium-sized to large tree[3] in the family Combretaceae.[2][4] It is found in eastern South Africa, Eswatini and southern Mozambique, in the vicinity of forests.[5] The specific name commemorates Dr. F. Krauss who undertook a collecting trip to South Africa from 1838 to 1840.[3]

Description

The trees are semi-deciduous, as spring leaves only partially replace old foliage. These forest trees become conspicuous in late spring, when the fresh leaves turn to a pale, almost white colour, before returning to green by mid-summer.[6] In winter the foliage turns partially red or purple, which is shed just before flowering starts.[7] The fresh clusters of four-winged fruit are a colourful red or yellowy red colour, before they dry to mid-brown.[6]

Biochemical

Combretastatin B-1, a type of stilbenoid, can be found in C. kraussii.[8]

Relationships

It is closely related to Combretum nelsonii[5][7] which occurs in rockier habitats, and bears a resemblance to the larger leaved Combretum woodii, which is similarly distributed, but in bushveld.[5]

  • mature tree
    mature tree
  • red winter foliage
    red winter foliage
  • fruit
    fruit
  • dry fruit in winter
    dry fruit in winter

References

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  1. ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2021). "Combretum kraussii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T146456269A208438144. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T146456269A208438144.en. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Combretum kraussii Hochst". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Le Roux, Lou-Nita; et al. "Combretum kraussii". Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  4. ^ "Combretum kraussii Hochst". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Van Wyk, Braam, Piet (1997). Field Guide to the Trees of Southern Africa. Cape Town: Struik. p. 332. ISBN 1-86825-922-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ a b Palgrave, K.C. (1984). Trees of Southern Africa. Cape Town: Struik. p. 670. ISBN 0-86977-081-0.
  7. ^ a b Pooley, Elsa (1997). The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand & Transkei. Durban: Natal Flora Publications Trust. p. 358. ISBN 0-620-17697-0.
  8. ^ Uteroactive constituents from Combretum kraussii. Bridget K Brookes, Olga V Doudoukina, Lynn C Katsoulis and Joy H D Veale, South African Journal of Chemistry, Dec 99, Vol. 52, Issue 4, page 127 (abstract)