Combretum littoreum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoreum
ID:
617153
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 18 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616485
Common Names
- Combretum littoreum
- Littoreum Combretum
- Littoral Combretum
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- Cacoucia littorea Engl. [valid]
- Quisqualis littorea (Engl.) Exell [valid]
- Sphalanthus littoreus (Engl.) S.Dutta [valid]
Description
Combretum littoreum (also called Littoral 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 littoreum 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 littoreum 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 littoreum is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Combretum littoreum
Combretum littoreum is native to tropical Africa.
Combretum littoreum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum littoreum?
Littoral bushwillow
What is the scientific name of Littoral bushwillow?
Combretum littoreum
What is the natural habitat of Combretum littoreum?
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170240-1: Based on the initial data import