Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
617229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schumach. & Thonn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Beskr. Guin. Pl. : 184 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616561

Common Names

  • Combretum Mucronatum
  • Mucronatum Combretum
  • Combretum Mucronatum Tree

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Synonyms

  • Combretum pellucidum Exell [valid]
  • Combretum smeathmanni G.Don [valid]
  • Combretum mucronatum acutum Roberty [valid]

Description

Combretum mucronatum (also called Mucronate Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It grows to a height of up to 15 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. The tree prefers dry, open habitats and is often found in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum mucronatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white or pinkish, in spikes or panicles. Seed: small, black, glossy. Seedlings: leaves opposite, ovate to oblong.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum mucronatum is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in dry woodland and savanna. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Combretum mucronatum

Combretum mucronatum is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum mucronatum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum mucronatum?

Mucronate bushwillow

What is the scientific name of Mucronate bushwillow?

Combretum mucronatum

What is the natural habitat of Combretum mucronatum?

It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732834: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.