Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 9 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616244
Common Names
- Desert Combretum
- Desert Bushwillow
- Desert Willow
Description
Combretum discolor (also called 'Discolored Combretum', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It has discolored-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum discolor has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It has also been used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum discolor is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Combretum discolor is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Combretum discolor
Combretum discolor is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.
Combretum discolor FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Combretum discolor?
Combretum discolor requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Combretum discolor?
Combretum discolor typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Combretum discolor?
The average lifespan of Combretum discolor is about 10-15 years.
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,