Combretum goldieanum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goldieanum
ID:
617008
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Descr. Notes Papuan Pl. 4: 66 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616340
Common Names
- Goldieanum Combretum
- Goldie's Combretum
- Combretum Goldieanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum goldieanum (also called Goldie's 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 goldieanum 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
Combretum goldieanum has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum goldieanum is a small to medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 10 m in height and has a spreading crown. The leaves are dark green and glossy, and the flowers are yellow and fragrant. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Combretum goldieanum
Combretum goldieanum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry bushveld and rocky hillsides.
Combretum goldieanum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum goldieanum?
Goldie's bushwillow
What is the natural habitat of Combretum goldieanum?
It is found in dry woodlands and bushveld in South Africa
What are the uses of Combretum goldieanum?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732634: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.