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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Combretaceae |
| Genus: | Combretum |
| Species: | C. imberbe
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| Binomial name | |
| Combretum imberbe | |
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Combretum imberbe (also known as leadwood or mhoba-hoba, Afrikaans: hardekool, Sotho: mohwelere-tšhipi, Tsonga: motswiri/mondzo, Zulu: impondondlovu) is a characteristic and often impressive bushwillow species of the southern Afrotropics. The medium to large tree[2] has a sparse, semi-deciduous canopy of grey-green leaves. The twigs and leaves are hairless as the name imberbe suggests. Its heartwood is dark brown, close-grained, and very hard and heavy, as suggested by its vernacular name.[3] The durable hardtwood is much sought after in the woodcarving industry. The Hereros and Ovambos of Namibia attach special cultural and religious significance to the tree,[3] as to them it is the great ancestor of all animals and people, which must be passed with respect.
- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Combretum imberbe". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61989169A146218492. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T61989169A146218492.en. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ a b Hyde, M.; et al. "Combretum imberbe Wawra". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ a b Herrmann, E.; et al. "A Collation and Overview of research information on Combretum imberbe (Combretaceae)" (PDF). daff.gov.za. Department of Water affairs and Forestry. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
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