Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 312 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616884
Common Names
- Vernicosum Combretum
- Combretum Vernicosum
- Vernicos Combretum
Synonyms
- Combretum parviflorum Eichler [illegitimate]
Description
Combretum vernicosum (also called White Combretum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that grows up to 10m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodlands, bushveld and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum vernicosum is used as a traditional medicine for treating stomach ache, fever, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Combretum vernicosum has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, smooth and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Combretum vernicosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Combretum vernicosum
Combretum vernicosum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Combretum vernicosum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum vernicosum?
African bushwillow
What is the growth rate of Combretum vernicosum?
Moderate to fast
What is the mature height of Combretum vernicosum?
Up to 30 feet
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,