Combretum glaucocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucocarpum
ID:
616999
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2 Beibl.): 3 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616331
Common Names
- Glaucocarpum Combretum
- Glaucous Combretum
- Combretum Glaucocarpum
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- Thiloa glaucocarpa Eichler [valid]
- Combretum stigmarium Mart. [valid]
- Thiloa stigmaria Eichler [valid]
Description
Combretum glaucocarpum (also called Glaucous Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in open woodlands, scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum glaucocarpum is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum glaucocarpum is yellow and has four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard, smooth outer shell. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Combretum glaucocarpum: This plant is best grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by planting the seeds. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Combretum glaucocarpum
Combretum glaucocarpum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry bushveld and rocky hillsides.
Combretum glaucocarpum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum glaucocarpum?
Glaucous bushwillow
What is the natural habitat of Combretum glaucocarpum?
It is found in dry woodlands and bushveld in South Africa
What are the uses of Combretum glaucocarpum?
It is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of firewood, and as an ornamental plant
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
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170112-1: Based on the initial data import