Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
micranthum
ID:
617206

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 11: 847 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616538



Common Names

  • Combretum Micranthum
  • Micranthum Combretum
  • Combretum Micranthum Tree


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Synonyms

  • Bureava crotonoides Baill. [valid]
  • Combretum altum Guill. & Perr. ex DC. [valid]
  • Combretum floribundum Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum parviflorum Rchb. [valid]
  • Combretum parviflorum Rchb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Combretum raimbaulti Heckel [valid]

Description

Combretum micranthum (also called Small-Flowered 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 micranthum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum micranthum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four 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 micranthum 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 micranthum

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

Combretum micranthum FAQ

What is the average height of Combretum micranthum?

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

What is the natural habitat of Combretum micranthum?

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

What is the flowering season of Combretum micranthum?

Combretum micranthum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732813: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.