Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
xanthothyrsum
ID:
617587

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733159: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.