Combretum lukafuensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lukafuensis
ID:
617166
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 214 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616498
Common Names
- Combretum lukafuensis
- Lukafuense Combretum
- Lukafu Combretum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum lukafuensis (also called Lukafu Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and West Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 5-15 m. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are yellow. It prefers moist habitats and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum lukafuensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum lukafuensis is a small white or pinkish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, upright plant with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum lukafuensis is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Combretum lukafuensis
Combretum lukafuensis is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Combretum lukafuensis FAQ
What is the growth rate of Combretum lukafuensis?
The growth rate of Combretum lukafuensis is slow to moderate.
What is the soil type suitable for Combretum lukafuensis?
Combretum lukafuensis prefers well-drained, sandy loam soil.
What is the light requirement for Combretum lukafuensis?
Combretum lukafuensis prefers full sun to partial shade.
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-2732777: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.