Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brevispinosum
ID:
780192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
iplants

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 4: 270 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779525



Common Names

  • Rhigozum
  • Tiger's Claw
  • False Myrrh


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Description

Rhigozum brevispinosum (also called Short-spined Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhigozum brevispinosum is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhigozum brevispinosum are white or pink and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhigozum brevispinosum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Rhigozum brevispinosum

Rhigozum brevispinosum is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in the countries of Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Rhigozum brevispinosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhigozum brevispinosum?

Rhigozum brevispinosum

What is the common name of Rhigozum brevispinosum?

Short-spined rhigozum

Where is Rhigozum brevispinosum found?

Rhigozum brevispinosum is found in the savannas of East Africa.

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110541-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].