Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
molle
ID:
617221

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 15: 431 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616553



Common Names

  • Combretum Molle
  • Molle Combretum
  • Combretum Molle Tree


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Synonyms

  • Terminalia hirta Steud. ex A.Rich. [valid]
  • Combretum ankolense Bagsh. [valid]
  • Combretum arbuscula Engl. & Gilg [valid]
  • Combretum arengense Sim [valid]
  • Combretum atelanthum Diels [valid]
  • Combretum boehmii Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum bricchettii Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum dekindtiana Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum deserti Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum ellipticum Sim [valid]
  • Combretum ferrugineum A.Rich. [valid]
  • Combretum galpinii Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum gondense F.Hoffm. [valid]
  • Combretum gueinzii Sond. [valid]
  • Combretum hobol Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum holosericeum Sond. [valid]
  • Combretum holtzii Diels [valid]
  • Combretum insculptum Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum lepidotum A.Rich. [illegitimate]
  • Combretum microlepidotum Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum minimipetalum Chiov. [valid]
  • Combretum nyikae Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum obtusatum Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum petitianum A.Rich. [valid]
  • Combretum punctatum A.Rich. [illegitimate]
  • Combretum quartinianum A.Rich. [valid]
  • Combretum richardianum Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Combretum rueppellianum A.Rich. [valid]
  • Combretum schelei Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum schimperianum A.Rich. [valid]
  • Combretum sokodense Engl.apud Diels [valid]
  • Combretum somalense Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum splendens Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum sublancifolium Chiov. [valid]
  • Combretum tenuispiscatum Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum trichanthum Fresen. [valid]
  • Combretum ulugurense Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum velutinum DC. [valid]
  • Combretum vernicosum Fenzl [invalid]
  • Combretum welwitschii Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Poivrea coccinea velutina (DC.) Tul. [valid]
  • Combretum velutinum glabrum Aubrév. [valid]
  • Combretum gueinzii splendens (Engl.) Exell ex Brenan [valid]
  • Combretum trichanthum angustifolium Fiori [valid]
  • Combretum trichanthum petitianum (A.Rich.) Fiori [valid]
  • Combretum splendens nyikae (Engl.) Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum gueinzii holosericeum (Sond.) Exell ex Rendle [valid]

Description

Combretum molle (also called Soft 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 molle 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

Flower: small, white or pinkish, in spikes or panicles. Seed: small, black, glossy. Seedlings: leaves opposite, ovate to oblong.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum molle is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in dry woodland and savanna. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Combretum molle

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

Combretum molle FAQ

What is the average height of Combretum molle?

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

What is the natural habitat of Combretum molle?

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

What is the flowering season of Combretum molle?

Combretum molle 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-2732827: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.