Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
violaceum
ID:
617557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) Jongkind

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 17: 193 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616889

Common Names

  • Violaceum Combretum
  • Combretum Violaceum
  • Violace Combretum

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Synonyms

  • Combretum majungense Exell [valid]
  • Poivrea phaneropetala majungensis (Exell) H.Perrier [valid]
  • Poivrea villosa violacea (Tul.) H.Perrier [valid]
  • Poivrea violacea Tul. [valid]

Description

Combretum violaceum (also called Purple Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to southern Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite and decussate, and its flowers are white or pinkish. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum violaceum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum violaceum has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, smooth and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum violaceum 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 violaceum

Combretum violaceum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum violaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum violaceum?

Combretum violaceum

What is the common name of Combretum violaceum?

Violet Bushwillow

Where is Combretum violaceum found?

Combretum violaceum is found in tropical 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733130: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.