Bushwillows
Botanical name: Combretum
Bushwillows
Botanical name: Combretum
Description
Bushwillows (Combretum) are a large genus of shrubs and trees, several species of which are pollinated by mammals that are not bats. However, the majority of bushwillows are pollinated by birds and insects. Native to tropical and southern Africa, tropical distribution is global and occurs in arid savannas, floodplains and woodlands. 
Species of Bushwillows
Bush-willow
Bush-willow is a multi-stemmed tree with a spreading habit that is native to southern Africa. The wood of bush-willow is used to make ornaments and cattle troughs. A brown dye is produced from the roots of this willow-like tree whilst an elastic gum can be sought from the stem.
Variable combretum
Variable combretum is most notable for its strangely shaped fruit. These dark brown fruits are four-winged and variable in shape, explaining the common name of the tree. Sadly though, they are not edible fruits.
Malabar Madhu Malati
Malabar Madhu Malati (Combretum malabaricum) is a climbing shrub that will grow from 91 to 305 cm tall. It is native to India. It blooms reddish star-shaped flowers from winter to spring followed by fruits. It is commonly found growing in evergreen forests. It thrives in full sun.
Large-fruited bush willow
Large-fruited bush willow (Combretum zeyheri) are a large genus of shrubs and trees, several species of which are pollinated by mammals that are not bats. However, the majority of large-fruited bush willow are pollinated by birds and insects. Native to tropical and southern Africa, tropical distribution is global and occurs in arid savannas, floodplains and woodlands.
Combretum grandidieri
Combretum grandidieri (Combretum grandidieri) are a large genus of shrubs and trees, several species of which are pollinated by mammals that are not bats. However, the majority of combretum grandidieri are pollinated by birds and insects. Native to tropical and southern Africa, tropical distribution is global and occurs in arid savannas, floodplains and woodlands.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Myrtle order Family
White mangrove Genus
Bushwillows 
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