Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
gordonii
ID:
1302800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 36: 316 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315254



Common Names

  • Gordonii Combretum
  • Madagascar Combretum
  • Gordon's Combretum


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Description

Combretum gordonii (also called 'Gordon's Combretum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a spreading habit with reddish-brown bark and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in dry deciduous forests and spiny bush habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum gordonii is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum gordonii is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum gordonii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Combretum gordonii

Combretum gordonii is native to Madagascar.

Combretum gordonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum gordonii?

Combretum gordonii

What is the natural habitat of Combretum gordonii?

Combretum gordonii is native to Madagascar

What is the flowering season of Combretum gordonii?

Combretum gordonii flowers in the summer months

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

Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.