Combretum hereroense

They are a constituent of dry, open bushland of various types, including mopane and secondary gusu woodlands.

[2] They are regularly present on termite mounds,[1][2] the fringes of pans, marshes and dambos, or on river banks (in northern Kenya).

[4] The simple, elliptic or obovate leaves are said to be shaped like mouse ears, hence the name Mouse-eared combretum.

[2] The plants produce spikes with creamy white to yellowish flowers in the austral spring time, frequently before the foliage appears.

[1] Dried leaves are used for tea, the gum is eaten, the wood is harvested for fuel, and the roots are used in traditional medicine.