Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
butyrosum
ID:
616821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 6: 87 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616153

Common Names

  • Combretum butyrosum
  • Butter Combretum
  • Combretum butyrosa

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Synonyms

  • Sheadendron butyrosum G.Bertol. [valid]

Description

Combretum butyrosum (also called 'Butter Combretum' and 'Butter Combretum Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry woodland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum butyrosum is used as a source of firewood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, malaria, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum butyrosum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum butyrosum is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a well-draining soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Combretum butyrosum

Combretum butyrosum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum butyrosum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum butyrosum?

Butter Combretum

What is the growth rate of Combretum butyrosum?

Slow to moderate

What is the soil type for Combretum butyrosum?

Well-drained, sandy soil

Species in the Combretum genus

Combretum wilksii, Combretum paraguariense, Combretum aculeatum, Combretum acuminatum, Combretum acutifolium, Combretum acutum, Combretum adenogonium, Combretum adrianii, Combretum afzelii, Combretum albiflorum, Combretum albopunctatum, Combretum alfredi, Combretum andongense, Combretum andradae, Combretum angolense, Combretum angustipetalum, Combretum apetalum, Combretum aphanopetalum, Combretum apiculatum, Combretum argenteum, Combretum argyrotrichum, Combretum assimile, Combretum atropurpureum, Combretum aureonitens, Combretum auriculatum, Combretum barbatum, Combretum batesii, Combretum bauchiense, Combretum baumii, Combretum bipindense, Combretum blepharopetala, Combretum boinensis, Combretum bracteatum, Combretum bracteosum, Combretum brassiciforme, Combretum brevistylum, Combretum brunneum, Combretum butyrosum, Combretum cacoucia, Combretum caffrum, Combretum camporum, Combretum capitatum, Combretum capituliflorum, Combretum capuronii, Combretum carringtonianum, Combretum caudatisepalum, Combretum celastroides, Combretum chinense, Combretum chionanthoides, Combretum cinereopetalum,

Species in the Combretaceae family

Combretum wilksii, Combretum paraguariense, Combretum aculeatum, Combretum acuminatum, Combretum acutifolium, Combretum acutum, Combretum adenogonium, Combretum adrianii, Combretum afzelii, Combretum albiflorum, Combretum albopunctatum, Combretum alfredi, Combretum andongense, Combretum andradae, Combretum angolense, Combretum angustipetalum, Combretum apetalum, Combretum aphanopetalum, Combretum apiculatum, Combretum argenteum, Combretum argyrotrichum, Combretum assimile, Combretum atropurpureum, Combretum aureonitens, Combretum auriculatum, Combretum barbatum, Combretum batesii, Combretum bauchiense, Combretum baumii, Combretum bipindense, Combretum blepharopetala, Combretum boinensis, Combretum bracteatum, Combretum bracteosum, Combretum brassiciforme, Combretum brevistylum, Combretum brunneum, Combretum butyrosum, Combretum cacoucia, Combretum caffrum, Combretum camporum, Combretum capitatum, Combretum capituliflorum, Combretum capuronii, Combretum carringtonianum, Combretum caudatisepalum, Combretum celastroides, Combretum chinense, Combretum chionanthoides, Combretum cinereopetalum,

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