Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
collinum
ID:
616860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fresen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Mus. Senckenberg. 2: 153 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616192



Common Names

  • Combretum collinum
  • Collin's Combretum
  • Collin's Leadwood


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Description

Combretum collinum (also called Collin's 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 collinum is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Combretum collinum sub. binderianum (Kotschy) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. dumetorum (Exell) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. elgonense (Exell) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. gazense (Swynn. & Baker f.) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. geitonophyllum (Diels) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. hypopilinum (Diels) Okafor
Combretum collinum sub. kwangense (J.Duvign.) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. ondongense (Engl. & Diels) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. suluense (Engl. & Diels) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. taborense (Engl.) Okafa
Combretum collinum sub. collinum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum collinum 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 collinum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Combretum collinum

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

Combretum collinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum collinum?

Combretum collinum

What is the common name of Combretum collinum?

Collin's Combretum

What is the native range of Combretum collinum?

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