Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
imberbe
ID:
617056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 38: 556 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616388



Common Names

  • Combretum Imberbe
  • Imberbe Combretum
  • Imberbe


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Synonyms

  • Argyrodendron petersii Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Combretum petersii Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum primigenum Marloth [valid]
  • Combretum truncatum Welw. ex M.A.Lawson [valid]
  • Combretum imberbe petersii (Klotzsch) Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum imberbe dielsii Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum imberbe truncatum (Welw. ex M.A.Lawson) Burtt Davy [valid]

Description

Combretum imberbe (also called Smooth 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 imberbe 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

The flower of Combretum imberbe is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Combretum imberbe: Combretum imberbe 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 imberbe

Combretum imberbe is native to tropical Africa.

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The bark of Combretum imberbe 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