Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
comosum
ID:
616872

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 11: 344 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616204



Common Names

  • Combretum Comosum
  • Feverberry
  • Wild Medlar


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Description

Combretum comosum (also called Bristly 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 comosum is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Combretum comosum var. dolichopetalum (Engl. & Diels) Jongkind
Combretum comosum var. hispidum (M.A.Lawson) Jongkind
Combretum comosum var. comosum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum comosum 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 comosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-draining mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Combretum comosum

Combretum comosum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the wild in countries such as Angola, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda.

Combretum comosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum comosum?

Combretum comosum

What is the common name of Combretum comosum?

Hairy Combretum

What is the native range of Combretum comosum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732511: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.