Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
rotundatus
ID:
616702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 345 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616034



Common Names

  • Combretocarpus rotundatus
  • Rotundatus Combretocarpus
  • Rotundatus-flowered Combretocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Macrosolen rotundatus Miq. [unknown]

Description

Combretocarpus rotundatus (also called 'Round Combretocarpus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a small tree or shrub with ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Combretocarpus rotundatus has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, such as indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretocarpus rotundatus is a small, yellow, tubular flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark-green, oval-shaped seedlings with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretocarpus rotundatus is a small, tufted perennial herb with a woody base and a creeping rhizome. It grows in moist, shady places in mountain forests, and prefers a cool, moist, and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Combretocarpus rotundatus

Combretocarpus rotundatus can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Combretocarpus rotundatus FAQ

What are the common names of Combretocarpus rotundatus?

Common names of Combretocarpus rotundatus include Round Combretum and Round-leaved Combretum.

What type of environment does Combretocarpus rotundatus prefer?

Combretocarpus rotundatus prefers dry, tropical environments.

What is the range of Combretocarpus rotundatus?

Combretocarpus rotundatus is found in Southeast Asia and parts of India.

Species in the Combretocarpus genus

Species in the Anisophylleaceae family

Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719716-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.