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Olifants River Bushwillow

Combretum petrophilum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Myrtales (Myrtenartige)
Family
Combretaceae
Genus
Combretum
Species
Combretum petrophilum (Olifants River Bushwillow)

Similar Species in Combretum

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Forest Climbing Bushwillow
Combretum edwardsii
Least Concern
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Sand Bushwillow
Combretum engleri
Least Concern
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Forest Bushwillow
Combretum kraussii
Least Concern
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bush-willow
Combretum erythrophyllum
Least Concern
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Rock Bushwillow
Combretum moggii
Least Concern
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Hiccup-nut
Combretum bracteosum
Least Concern
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Jesse-bush Combretum
Combretum celastroides
Least Concern
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leadwood
Combretum imberbe
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Olifants River Bushwillow?
The scientific name of Olifants River Bushwillow is Combretum petrophilum. It belongs to the genus Combretum.
What is the conservation status of Olifants River Bushwillow?
Olifants River Bushwillow (Combretum petrophilum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Olifants River Bushwillow belong to?
Olifants River Bushwillow (Combretum petrophilum) belongs to the genus Combretum, which is part of the taxonomic family Combretaceae.
What kingdom does Olifants River Bushwillow belong to?
Olifants River Bushwillow (Combretum petrophilum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Olifants River Bushwillow?
The closest relatives of Olifants River Bushwillow in the genus Combretum include Forest Climbing Bushwillow, Sand Bushwillow, Forest Bushwillow, bush-willow, Rock Bushwillow.

Genus Combretum — 13 Species

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Forest Climbing Bushwillow
Combretum edwardsii
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Sand Bushwillow
Combretum engleri
LC
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Olifants River Bushwillow
Combretum petrophilum
NT
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Forest Bushwillow
Combretum kraussii
LC 🐾
bush-willow
Combretum erythrophyllum
LC 🐾
Rock Bushwillow
Combretum moggii
LC 🐾
Hiccup-nut
Combretum bracteosum
LC 🐾
Jesse-bush Combretum
Combretum celastroides
LC 🐾
leadwood
Combretum imberbe
LC 🐾
spiny combretum
Combretum obovatum
LC 🐾
Cape Bushwillow
Combretum caffrum
LC 🐾
opium-antidote
Combretum micranthum
LC 🐾
russet bushwillow
Combretum hereroense
LC
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