Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pavonii
ID:
617307

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 15: 486 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616639

Common Names

  • Combretum pavonii
  • Pavon's Combretum
  • Pavon Combretum

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Synonyms

  • Combretum decandrum Ruiz & Pav. ex G.Don [invalid]
  • Poivrea pavonii Walp. [valid]

Description

Combretum pavonii (also called Pavon's Combretum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, open woodland and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum pavonii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum pavonii is a small white to pale yellow flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum pavonii is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 105 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.

Where to Find Combretum pavonii

Combretum pavonii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Combretum pavonii FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum pavonii?

African Bushwillow

What is the growth habit of Combretum pavonii?

It is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown

What is the native range of Combretum pavonii?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola

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-2732905: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.