Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
evisceratum
ID:
616945

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-0000616277



Common Names

  • Desert Combretum
  • Desert Bushwillow
  • Desert Willow


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Synonyms

  • Calopyxis eviscerata H.Perrier [valid]
  • Calopyxis filicifolia H.Perrier [valid]

Description

Combretum evisceratum (also called 'Eviscerate 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 eviscerate-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum evisceratum 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 flower of Combretum evisceratum is a small, four-petalled, white to pinkish-white flower. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum evisceratum 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 evisceratum

Combretum evisceratum can be found in tropical forests of Africa.

Combretum evisceratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum evisceratum?

Combretum evisceratum

What is the common name of Combretum evisceratum?

African Bushwillow

What is the natural habitat of Combretum evisceratum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732578: 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.