Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
kasaiense
ID:
617084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liben

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 176 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616416



Common Names

  • Combretum Kasaiense
  • Kasaiense Combretum
  • Kasaiense


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Description

Combretum kasaiense (also called Kasai 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 kasaiense 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

The flower of Combretum kasaiense is a yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum kasaiense 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 kasaiense

Combretum kasaiense can be found in tropical forests of Africa.

Combretum kasaiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum kasaiense?

Combretum kasaiense

What is the common name of Combretum kasaiense?

Kasai Combretum

What is the natural habitat of Combretum kasaiense?

Dry woodlands and savannas

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,

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