Combretum molle
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File:Combretum molle, Eugene Marais Park.jpg | |
habit, winter | |
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Combretum molle |
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Combretum molle, the velvet bushwillow, is a plant species in the genus Combretum found in West-, East- and South Africa.
The larvae of Parosmodes morantii and Acalyptris molleivora feed on C. molle. It is recorded to contain antioxidants such as punicalagin,[1] which is also found in the other Myrtale pomegranates (Punica granatum), a somewhat related plant. It also contains the 1alpha-hydroxycycloartenoid saponins mollic acid glucoside[2] and mollic acid 3β-D-xyloside.[3]
Extracts from the bark of C. molle show antibacterial and antifungal[4] as well as in vitro antiprotozoal activities.[1] Mollic acid glucoside shows cardiovascular effects.[2]
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Combretum molle, nuwe loof, b, Faerie Glen NR.jpg
new flush -
Combretum molle, loof en bloeisels, Jan Celliers Park.jpg
spring foliage and inflorescenses -
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autumn foliage and fruit
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