Combretum pellegrinianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pellegrinianum
ID:
617310
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 67: 177 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616642
Common Names
- Combretum pellegrinianum
- Pellegrin's Combretum
- Pellegrin Combretum
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- Quisqualis pellegriniana (Exell) Exell [valid]
- Sphalanthus pellegrinianus (Exell) S.Dutta [valid]
Description
Combretum pellegrinianum (also called Pellegrin'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 pellegrinianum 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 pellegrinianum 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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Combretum pellegrinianum is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 115 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 pellegrinianum
Combretum pellegrinianum can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Combretum pellegrinianum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum pellegrinianum?
African Bushwillow
What is the growth habit of Combretum pellegrinianum?
It is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown
What is the native range of Combretum pellegrinianum?
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
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170361-1: Based on the initial data import