Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
coccineum
ID:
616855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 734 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616187



Common Names

  • Combretum coccineum
  • Scarlet Combretum
  • Scarlet Leadwood


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Synonyms

  • Combretum pachycladum Baker [valid]
  • Combretum purpureum Vahl [valid]
  • Cristaria coccinea Sonn. [valid]
  • Grislea coccinea Britton [valid]
  • Combretum purpureum macrophyllum Tul. [valid]
  • Combretum purpureum velutinum Tul. [valid]
  • Combretum purpureum bracteatum Scott-Elliot [valid]
  • Poivrea coccinea (Sonn.) DC. [valid]
  • Poivrea coccinea (Sonn.) Thouars [unknown]
  • Poivrea coccinea rufipes (Tul.) H.Perrier [valid]
  • Poivrea rufipes Tul. [valid]
  • Poivrea coccinea macrophylla Tul. [valid]
  • Combretum purpureum velutina Tul. [deprecated]

Description

Combretum coccineum (also called Scarlet Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands. It has a rounded crown and its bark is grey-brown in colour. Its leaves are alternate, ovate to elliptic in shape and have a glossy green colour.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum coccineum is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum coccineum has yellow flowers with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum coccineum is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Combretum coccineum

Combretum coccineum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Combretum coccineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum coccineum?

Combretum coccineum

What is the common name of Combretum coccineum?

Scarlet Combretum

What is the native range of Combretum coccineum?

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,

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