Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
coursianum
ID:
616888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Jongkind

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 17: 194 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616220



Common Names

  • Combretum Coursianum
  • Feverberry
  • Wild Medlar


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Synonyms

  • Calopyxis coursiana H.Perrier [valid]

Description

Combretum coursianum (also called 'Coursian Combretum', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It has coursian-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum coursianum is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum coursianum is yellow and has four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard, smooth outer shell. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum coursianum 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 coursianum

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

Combretum coursianum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Combretum coursianum?

Combretum coursianum is a slow-growing plant.

What is the size of Combretum coursianum?

Combretum coursianum typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet.

What is the soil type for Combretum coursianum?

Combretum coursianum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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-2732526: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.