Combretum eugeneanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eugeneanum
ID:
1424403
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.G.C.Boon, Jordaan & A.E.van Wyk
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 434(1): 5. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001440568
Common Names
- Combretum eugeneanum
- Combretum
- Eugeneanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum eugeneanum (also called 'Eugenean Combretum' and 'Eugenean-leaf Combretum', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its small, densely-packed leaves. It is native to South America, South Africa, and Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum eugeneanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum eugeneanum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum eugeneanum is a species of shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a soil pH of 6.5-7.5. It can be grown in a variety of soils, such as sandy, loamy, or clay.
Where to Find Combretum eugeneanum
Combretum eugeneanum can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Combretum eugeneanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum eugeneanum?
Combretum eugeneanum
What is the natural habitat of Combretum eugeneanum?
Dry deciduous forests
What are the uses of Combretum eugeneanum?
Used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and for fuel
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,