Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
deciduum
ID:
616901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Collett & Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 25: 58 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616233



Common Names

  • Combretum Deciduum
  • Feverberry
  • Wild Medlar


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Description

Combretum deciduum (also called 'Deciduous 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 deciduous-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum deciduum is used for its edible fruits, as a medicinal plant, and for its wood. The fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. The wood is used for construction, furniture, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Combretum deciduum are small, yellow-green and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum deciduum 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 deciduum

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

Combretum deciduum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Combretum deciduum?

Combretum deciduum is a medium-growing plant.

What is the size of Combretum deciduum?

Combretum deciduum typically grows to a height of 4-5 feet.

What is the soil type for Combretum deciduum?

Combretum deciduum prefers well-drained, loamy 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-2732538: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.