Combretum caffrum
| Combretum caffrum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Combretaceae |
| Genus: | Combretum |
| Species: | C. caffrum |
| Binomial name | |
| Combretum caffrum (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze | |
Combretum caffrum is the Eastern Cape South African Bushwillow tree.
Biochemistry
Combretastatin A-4
In C. caffrum, combretastatins A-1, A-4 and B-1 can be found.[1]
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.