Description
Combretum paniculatum (also called Panicled Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from woodlands to savannas and thickets. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, yellowish-green flowers. The fruits are small, ovoid, and olive-green in color, and are borne in long, panicled clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum paniculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum paniculatum is a small, white, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Combretum paniculatum is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 65 feet. It is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.