Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
erythrophyllum
ID:
616942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burch.) Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 43 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616274

Common Names

  • Desert Combretum
  • Desert Bushwillow
  • Desert Willow

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Synonyms

  • Terminalia erythrophylla Burch. [valid]
  • Combretum glomeruliflorum Sond. [valid]
  • Combretum lydenburgianum Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum riparium Sond. [valid]
  • Combretum sonderi Gerr. ex Sond. [valid]
  • Combretum erythrophyllum obscurum Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Combretum glomeruliflorum riparium (Sond.) Burtt Davy [valid]
  • Combretum glomeruliflorum obscurum (Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.) Burtt Davy [valid]

Description

Combretum erythrophyllum (also called African bushwillow, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry woodland and bushland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum erythrophyllum is used for its edible fruits, as a medicinal plant, and for its wood. The fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. The wood is used for construction, furniture, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum erythrophyllum is a small, four-petalled, white to pinkish-white flower. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum erythrophyllum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Combretum erythrophyllum

Combretum erythrophyllum can be found in tropical forests of Africa.

Combretum erythrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum erythrophyllum?

Combretum erythrophyllum

What is the common name of Combretum erythrophyllum?

African Bushwillow

What is the natural habitat of Combretum erythrophyllum?

It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld and grassland in South Africa

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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