riviervaderlandswilg, rooiblaar, rooiblad
umbondwe, umdubu-wehlandze, umhlalavane
umdubu
Medium to large deciduous tree with spreading crown. Leaves simple, ovate, dark green turning red in autumn. Flowers small, yellowish, in spikes. Fruits four-winged samaras. Important for browsing and wildlife.
Supports insect pollinators; leaves browsed by large herbivores; fruits eaten by birds and mammals.
Flowers attract bees and butterflies; fruits dispersed by wind and animals.
Provides food and shelter for birds.
Seeds collected from mature fruits; sow fresh; germination moderate.
Semi-hardwood cuttings root moderately well.
Used for timber, fuelwood, and traditional medicine.
