Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
capituliflorum
ID:
616832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl ex Schweinf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Kotschy. : 33 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616164

Common Names

  • Combretum capituliflorum
  • Capituliflorum Combretum
  • Combretum capituliflora

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Synonyms

  • Combretum lebrunii Exell [valid]
  • Combretum undulato-marginatum De Wild. & Exell [valid]

Description

Combretum capituliflorum (also called African Combretum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in savannas, woodlands, and dry river beds. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum capituliflorum is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum capituliflorum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum capituliflorum is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and savannas. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Combretum capituliflorum

Combretum capituliflorum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Combretum capituliflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum capituliflorum?

Capituliflorum Combretum

What is the growth rate of Combretum capituliflorum?

Moderate to fast

What is the soil type for Combretum capituliflorum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732476: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.