Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
iplants
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 32 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779504
Common Names
- Rhigozum zambesiacum
- Zambesiacum Rhigozum
- Zambesiacum
Description
Rhigozum zambesiacum (also called Zambesian Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhigozum zambesiacum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for making perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhigozum zambesiacum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhigozum zambesiacum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Rhigozum zambesiacum
Rhigozum zambesiacum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along stream banks.
Rhigozum zambesiacum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhigozum zambesiacum?
Rhigozum zambesiacum
What is the common name of Rhigozum zambesiacum?
Zambesian Rhigozum
What is the natural habitat of Rhigozum zambesiacum?
Tropical rainforest in Africa
Species in the Rhigozum genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110549-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].