Combretum glabrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrum
ID:
616996
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 19 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616328
Common Names
- Glabrum Combretum
- Smooth Combretum
- Combretum Glabrum
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- Combretum fusiforme Gleason [valid]
Description
Combretum glabrum (also called Glabrous 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 glabrum 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 flower of Combretum glabrum 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 of Combretum glabrum: This plant is best grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by planting the seeds. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Combretum glabrum
Combretum glabrum is native to South Africa and can be found in dry bushveld and rocky hillsides.
Combretum glabrum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum glabrum?
Smooth bushwillow
What is the natural habitat of Combretum glabrum?
It is found in dry woodlands and bushveld in South Africa
What are the uses of Combretum glabrum?
It is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of firewood, and as an ornamental plant
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-2732623: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.