Combretum petrophilum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrophilum
ID:
617318
Status:
valid
Authors:
Retief
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 16: 44 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616650
Common Names
- Combretum petrophilum
- Rock-Loving Combretum
- Rock Loving Combretum
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Combretum petrophilum (also called Rock-loving 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 petrophilum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked. The plant is also used for its ornamental value, as its flowers are attractive and can be used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum petrophilum 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 petrophilum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Combretum petrophilum
Combretum petrophilum can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Combretum petrophilum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum petrophilum?
Rock Bushwillow
What is the growth habit of Combretum petrophilum?
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall.
What are the flowers of Combretum petrophilum?
The flowers are small, yellowish-white, and fragrant.
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-2732915: Based on the initial data import
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.