Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
homalioides
ID:
617049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 221 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616381



Common Names

  • Combretum Homalioides
  • Homalioides Combretum
  • Homalioides


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Synonyms

  • Combretum letestui Exell [valid]

Description

Combretum homalioides (also called Smooth-leaved Combretum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum homalioides 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 homalioides 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 homalioides: Combretum homalioides 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 homalioides

Combretum homalioides is native to tropical Africa.

Combretum homalioides FAQ

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What are the uses of Combretum homalioides?

The bark of Combretum homalioides 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732671: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.