Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
kraussii
ID:
617096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Flora 27(2): 424 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616428



Common Names

  • Combretum Kraussii
  • Kraussii Combretum
  • Combretum Kraussii Tree


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Synonyms

  • Combretum nelsonii Dümmer [valid]
  • Combretum woodii Dummer [unknown]
  • Combretum woodii Dümmer [valid]

Description

Combretum kraussii (also called 'Krauss's Combretum' and 'Krauss's Combretum Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry woodland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum kraussii is used as a medicinal plant, with the leaves being used to treat fever and malaria, and the bark being used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It is also used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, such as the African Snout butterfly.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum kraussii has small, white flowers with four petals and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum kraussii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Where to Find Combretum kraussii

Combretum kraussii is native to South Africa.

Combretum kraussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum kraussii?

Combretum kraussii

What is the common name of Combretum kraussii?

Krauss Combretum

What is the natural habitat of Combretum kraussii?

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,