Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
mussaendiflorum
ID:
617234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 3: 87 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616566



Common Names

  • Combretum mussaendiflorum
  • Mussaendiflorum Combretum
  • Mussaendiflor Combretum


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Synonyms

  • Quisqualis mussaendiflora (Engl. & Diels) Exell. [valid]
  • Quisqualis falcata mussaendiflora (Engl. & Diels) Liben [valid]
  • Sphalanthus mussaendiflorus (Engl. & Diels) S.Dutta [valid]

Description

Combretum mussaendiflorum (also called Mussaend Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree, native to Africa. It can grow up to 10 meters tall, with a dense, spreading crown. It has a smooth, greyish-brown bark and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in savannas, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum mussaendiflorum 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

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 mussaendiflorum 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 mussaendiflorum

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

Combretum mussaendiflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum mussaendiflorum?

Mussaend bushwillow

What is the scientific name of Mussaend bushwillow?

Combretum mussaendiflorum

What is the natural habitat of Combretum mussaendiflorum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732839: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.