Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
hensii
ID:
617031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 3: 85 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616363

Common Names

  • Hensii Combretum
  • Hens' Combretum
  • Combretum Hensii

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Synonyms

  • Combretum poggei Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum pyriforme De Wild. [valid]
  • Quisqualis hensii (Engl. & Diels) Exell [valid]
  • Quisqualis hensii pyriformis (De Wild.) Exell [valid]
  • Combretum hensii pyriforme (De Wild.) Exell [valid]
  • Quisqualis hensii pyriforme (De Wild.) Exell [deprecated]
  • Quisqualis hensii genuina Exell [invalid]

Description

Combretum hensii (also called Waterberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to parts of Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodland, savanna, and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum hensii is used as a source of firewood and timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum hensii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum hensii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Combretum hensii

Combretum hensii is native to tropical Africa.

Combretum hensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum hensii?

Combretum hensii

What is the common name of Combretum hensii?

Hens' Bushwillow

What type of plant is Combretum hensii?

Shrub or small tree

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-2732655: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.