Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
mellifluum
ID:
617197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(2): 113 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616529



Common Names

  • Combretum Mellifluum
  • Mellifluum Combretum
  • Combretum Mellifluum Tree


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Description

Combretum mellifluum (also called Sweet Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It grows to a height of up to 15 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. The tree prefers dry, open habitats and is often found in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum mellifluum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Combretum mellifluum var. hyperteleiandrum Eichler
Combretum mellifluum var. mellifluum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum mellifluum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, circular seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum mellifluum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Combretum mellifluum

Combretum mellifluum is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum mellifluum FAQ

What is the average height of Combretum mellifluum?

Combretum mellifluum typically grows to a height of 3-4 meters.

What is the natural habitat of Combretum mellifluum?

Combretum mellifluum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests.

What is the flowering season of Combretum mellifluum?

Combretum mellifluum typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

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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