Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl. & Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 507 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616919
Common Names
- Combretum Xanthothyrsum
- Xanthothyrsum Combretum
- Xanthothyrsum Bushwillow
Synonyms
- Combretum stenanthoides Mildbr. [valid]
Description
Combretum xanthothyrsum (also called Yellow 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 xanthothyrsum 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
Flower of Combretum xanthothyrsum is white or pink, with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, smooth, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Combretum xanthothyrsum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Combretum xanthothyrsum
Combretum xanthothyrsum can be found in tropical Africa.
Combretum xanthothyrsum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum xanthothyrsum?
Combretum xanthothyrsum
What is the common name of Combretum xanthothyrsum?
Yellow-flowered Bushwillow
Where is Combretum xanthothyrsum found?
Combretum xanthothyrsum 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,