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.