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Combretum edwardsii

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Species of flowering plant

Natal combretum
Foliage
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Combretum
Species: C. edwardsii
Binomial name
Combretum edwardsii
Exell

Combretum edwardsii, the Natal combretum or forest climbing bushwillow, is an uncommon forest plant endemic to the mistbelt region of eastern South Africa. It has a climbing habit and the stems may often lie prostrate on the forest floor or on cliff tops. As with some other Combretum species the leaves assume autumn colours before they are shed. The plant flowers in spring and the 4-winged fruits reach maturity in late summer.

References

  1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2022). "Combretum edwardsii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T208458315A208458317. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T208458315A208458317.en. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
Taxon identifiers
Combretum edwardsii


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