Combretum caffrum

Combretum caffrum, commonly known as Cape bushwillow, is a species of tree native to South Africa. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces.[1]

Combretum caffrum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Combretum
Species:
C. caffrum
Binomial name
Combretum caffrum
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze (1898)
Synonyms[1]
  • Combretum salicifolium E.Mey. ex Hook. (1843)
  • Dodonaea caffra Eckl. & Zeyh. (1835)
  • Dodonaea conglomerata Eckl. & Zeyh. (1835)
  • Dodonaea dubia Eckl. & Zeyh. (1835)

Biochemistry
Combretastatin A-4

In C. caffrum, combretastatins A-1, A-4 and B-1 can be found.[2]

References
  • Mike Thompson (2005-09-06). "Combrestatin - Molecule of the month". Bristol University Chemistry Dept Home Page. Bristol University. Retrieved 2006-09-20.
  • Pettit GR, Cragg GM, Singh SB (May–June 1987). "Antineoplastic agents, 122. Constituents of Combretum caffrum". Journal of Natural Products. 50 (3): 386–391. doi:10.1021/np50051a008. PMID 3668557.
  1. Combretum caffrum (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  2. Isolation, structure, and synthesis of combretastatins A-1 and B-1, potent new inhibitors of microtubule assembly, derived from Combretum caffrum. Pettit, G R : Singh, S B : Niven, M L : Hamel, E : Schmidt, J M, J-Nat-Prod. 1987 Jan-Feb; 50(1): 119-31 Archived 2009-07-19 at the Wayback Machine
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