Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
617172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) Jongkind

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 17: 195 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616504



Common Names

  • Combretum macrocalyx
  • Macrocalyx Combretum
  • Macrocalyx's Combretum


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Synonyms

  • Poivrea berneriana Tul. [valid]
  • Calopyxis bernieriana (Tul.) H.Perrier [valid]
  • Calopyxis humbertiana H.Perrier [valid]
  • Calopyxis lamiana H.Perrier [valid]
  • Calopyxis macrocalyx (Tul.) H.Perrier [valid]
  • Poivrea macrocalyx Tul. [valid]
  • Poivrea obscura octogona H.Perrier [valid]

Description

Combretum macrocalyx (also called Large-calyx Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and West Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 5-15 m. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are yellow. It prefers moist habitats and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum macrocalyx 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 macrocalyx is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Combretum macrocalyx

Combretum macrocalyx is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum macrocalyx FAQ

What is the growth rate of Combretum macrocalyx?

The growth rate of Combretum macrocalyx is slow to moderate.

What is the soil type suitable for Combretum macrocalyx?

Combretum macrocalyx prefers well-drained, sandy loam soil.

What is the light requirement for Combretum macrocalyx?

Combretum macrocalyx prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-2732782: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.