Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
engleri
ID:
616932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz, De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier II, 1: 878 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616264



Common Names

  • Desert Combretum
  • Desert Bushwillow
  • Desert Willow


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Description

Combretum engleri (also called African bushwillow, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry woodland and bushland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum engleri has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It has also been used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum engleri is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum engleri can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Combretum engleri

Combretum engleri is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum engleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum engleri?

Combretum engleri

What is the common name of Combretum engleri?

African Bushwillow

What is the natural habitat of Combretum engleri?

It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld and grassland in South 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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170060-1: Based on the initial data import