Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
hereroense
ID:
617033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 30: 245 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616365



Common Names

  • Hereroense Combretum
  • Herero Combretum
  • Combretum Hereroense


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Description

Combretum hereroense (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 hereroense is used as a source of firewood and timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Combretum hereroense sub. grotei (Exell) Wickens
Combretum hereroense var. parvifolium (Engl.) Wickens
Combretum hereroense sub. volkensii (Engl.) Wickens
Combretum hereroense sub. hereroense

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum hereroense has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum hereroense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Combretum hereroense

Combretum hereroense is native to tropical Africa.

Combretum hereroense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum hereroense?

Combretum hereroense

What is the common name of Combretum hereroense?

Herero Bushwillow

What type of plant is Combretum hereroense?

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-2732657: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.