Combretum hilariana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hilariana
ID:
617040
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Dietr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 1303 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616372
Common Names
- Combretum hilariana
- Hilarian Bushwillow
- Hilarian Combretum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Combretum elegans Cambess. [illegitimate]
- Combretum floccosum Eickl. [valid]
- Combretum pyrenaeum Glaz. [unknown]
Description
Combretum hilariana (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 hilariana 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Combretum hilariana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Combretum hilariana: Combretum hilariana is a shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and planted directly into the soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Combretum hilariana
Combretum hilariana is native to tropical Africa.
Combretum hilariana FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Combretum hilariana?
Combretum hilariana requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Combretum hilariana?
Combretum hilariana typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Combretum hilariana?
The average lifespan of Combretum hilariana 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-2732663: Based on the initial data import
David Nathaniel Friedrich Dietrich (1799-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Dietr.' in the authors string.