Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex M.A.Lawson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 422 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616425
Common Names
- Combretum Klotzschii
- Klotzschii Combretum
- Combretum Klotzschii Tree
Description
Combretum klotzschii (also called 'Klotzsch's Combretum' and 'Klotzsch's Combretum Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry woodland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum klotzschii 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 klotzschii has small, white flowers with four petals and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Combretum klotzschii is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Where to Find Combretum klotzschii
Combretum klotzschii is native to tropical Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Combretum klotzschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum klotzschii?
Combretum klotzschii
What is the common name of Combretum klotzschii?
Klotzsch Combretum
What is the natural habitat of Combretum klotzschii?
Dry woodlands and savannas
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,