Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
llewelynii
ID:
617154

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 31 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616486



Common Names

  • Combretum llewelynii
  • Llewelyn's Combretum
  • Llewelynii Combretum


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Description

Combretum llewelynii (also called Llewelyn'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 llewelynii 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

The flower of Combretum llewelynii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum llewelynii is a fast-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 llewelynii

Combretum llewelynii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum llewelynii FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum llewelynii?

Llewelyn's bushwillow

What is the scientific name of Llewelyn's bushwillow?

Combretum llewelynii

What is the natural habitat of Combretum llewelynii?

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,

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