Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
mweroense
ID:
617237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 290 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616569



Common Names

  • Combretum mweroense
  • Mweroense Combretum
  • Mwero Combretum


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Description

Combretum mweroense (also called Mwero 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 mweroense 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 mweroense 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 mweroense

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

Combretum mweroense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum mweroense?

Combretum mweroense

What is the common name of Combretum mweroense?

Mwero Combretum

What is the family of Combretum mweroense?

Combretaceae

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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