Combretum lisowskii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lisowskii
ID:
617152
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jongkind
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 63: 398 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616484
Common Names
- Combretum lisowskii
- Lisowski's Combretum
- Lisowskii Combretum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum lisowskii (also called Lisowski's 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 lisowskii is used as a traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum lisowskii is a small white or pinkish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, upright plant with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum lisowskii 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 lisowskii
Combretum lisowskii is native to tropical Africa.
Combretum lisowskii FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum lisowskii?
Lisowski's bushwillow
What is the scientific name of Lisowski's bushwillow?
Combretum lisowskii
What is the natural habitat of Combretum lisowskii?
It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732764: Based on the initial data import
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.