Combretum fuscum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscum
ID:
616979
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 339 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616311
Common Names
- Combretum fuscum
- Dusky Bushwillow
- Dusky Combretum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum fuscum (also called African Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in open woodlands, scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum fuscum is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Combretum fuscum are small and white, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum fuscum is a small to medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 10 m in height and has a spreading crown. The leaves are dark green and glossy, and the flowers are yellow and fragrant. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Combretum fuscum
Combretum fuscum can be found in tropical Africa.
Combretum fuscum FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Combretum fuscum?
Combretum fuscum requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Combretum fuscum?
Combretum fuscum typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Combretum fuscum?
The average lifespan of Combretum fuscum is about 10-15 years.
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-2732608: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.