Combretum leprosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leprosum
ID:
617139
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2 Beibl.): 1 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616471
Common Names
- Combretum Leprosum
- Leprosum Combretum
- Leprosum
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- Combretum hasslerianum Chodat [valid]
- Combretum leptostachyum Mart. [valid]
Description
Combretum leprosum (also called Leprous Combretum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a spreading habit. It has a greyish-brown bark and dark green, glossy, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, savannas and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum leprosum is used as a traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Combretum leprosum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in spikes. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in pairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum leprosum 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 leprosum
Combretum leprosum is native to tropical Africa and is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.
Combretum leprosum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum leprosum?
Leprosum bushwillow
What is the native range of Combretum leprosum?
South Africa
What is the growth habit of Combretum leprosum?
It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree
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-2732752: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.