Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
617424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liben

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 171 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616756

Common Names

  • Climbing Combretum
  • Combretum Scandens
  • Combretum

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Description

Combretum scandens (also called 'Climbing Combretum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is a shrub or small tree with dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry savannas to moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum scandens is white and tubular in shape, with a short, thick stem. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum scandens is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Combretum scandens

Combretum scandens is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Combretum scandens FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum scandens?

Climbing Combretum

What is the growth habit of Combretum scandens?

It is a deciduous shrub or small tree

What is the native range of Combretum scandens?

It is native to South Africa

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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