Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
holstii
ID:
617046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 36 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616378



Common Names

  • Combretum holstii
  • Holst's Bushwillow
  • Holst's Combretum


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Synonyms

  • Combretum affine De Wild. [unknown]
  • Combretum landanaense De Wild. & Exell [valid]
  • Combretum pynaertii De Wild. [valid]
  • Combretum affinis De Wild. [valid]

Description

Combretum holstii (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 holstii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Combretum holstii: Combretum holstii 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 holstii

Combretum holstii is native to tropical Africa.

Combretum holstii FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum holstii?

Holst's Bushwillow

What is the scientific name of Holst's Bushwillow?

Combretum holstii

What are the uses of Combretum holstii?

The bark of Combretum holstii is used for medicinal purposes, and the wood is used for fuel and construction.

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