Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
falcatum
ID:
616953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex Hiern) Jongkind

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 14: 261 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616285



Common Names

  • Combretum Falcatum
  • Feverberry
  • Wild Medlar


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Synonyms

  • Combretum sericogyne Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Quisqualis falcata Welw. ex Hiern [valid]
  • Combretum sericogyne glabrescens De Wild. [valid]

Description

Combretum falcatum (also called African Combretum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in savannas, woodlands, and dry river beds. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum falcatum 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 falcatum 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 falcatum is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Combretum falcatum

Combretum falcatum can be found in tropical Africa.

Combretum falcatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum falcatum?

Combretum falcatum

What is the common name of Combretum falcatum?

African Bushwillow

What is the natural habitat of Combretum falcatum?

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-2732585: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.