Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
purpureiflorum
ID:
617368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 292 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616700

Common Names

  • Purpureiflorum Combretum
  • Purpureiflorum Combret
  • Purple-flowered Combret

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Description

Combretum purpureiflorum (also called Purple-flowered Combretum, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in savanna, woodland, and riverine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum purpureiflorum is used for its medicinal properties, as a dye, and for its wood, which is used for construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum purpureiflorum is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum purpureiflorum is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered spot and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Combretum purpureiflorum

Combretum purpureiflorum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum purpureiflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum purpureiflorum?

Purpureiflorum bushwillow

What is the native range of Combretum purpureiflorum?

South Africa

What is the growth habit of Combretum purpureiflorum?

It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree

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,

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