- Combretum caffrum
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Combretum caffrum Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Myrtales Family: Combretaceae Genus: Combretum Species: C. caffrum Binomial name Combretum caffrum
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) KuntzeCombretum caffrum is the Eastern Cape South African Bushwillow tree.
Biochemistry
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. http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/combretastatin/combv.htm. Retrieved 2006-09-20.
- Pettit GR, Cragg GM, Singh SB (1987 May-June). "Antineoplastic agents, 122. Constituents of Combretum caffrum". Journal of Natural Products 50 (3): 386–391. doi:10.1021/np50051a008. PMID 3668557.
See also
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