Rhigozum somalense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somalense
ID:
780167
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 127 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779500
Common Names
- Rhigozum somalense
- Somalense Rhigozum
- Somalense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhigozum somalense (also called Somali 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 somalense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for making perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhigozum somalense has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhigozum somalense 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 somalense
Rhigozum somalense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Rhigozum somalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhigozum somalense?
Rhigozum somalense
What is the common name of Rhigozum somalense?
Somali Rhigozum
What is the habitat of Rhigozum somalense?
Rhigozum somalense is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Rhigozum genus
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
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110545-1: 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].