Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
617019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. Descript. Pl. Nov. Herb. Van Heurckiani 2: 231 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616351



Common Names

  • Griffithii Combretum
  • Griffith's Combretum
  • Combretum Griffithii


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Synonyms

  • Combretum wallichii griffithii (Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.) M.Gangop. & Chakrab. [valid]

Description

Combretum griffithii (also called Waterberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to parts of Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodland, savanna, and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum griffithii is used as a medicinal plant, with the leaves being used to treat fever and malaria, and the bark being used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It is also used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, such as the African Snout butterfly.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Combretum griffithii var. griffithii
Combretum griffithii var. yunnanense (Exell) Turland & C.Chen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum griffithii has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum griffithii 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 griffithii

Combretum griffithii is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Combretum griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum griffithii?

Combretum griffithii

What is the common name of Combretum griffithii?

Griffith's Bushwillow

What type of plant is Combretum griffithii?

Shrub or small tree

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-2732644: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Henri Ferdinand Van Heurck (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Heurck' in the authors string.