Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
nigricans
ID:
617248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leprieur ex Guill. & Perr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent. : 290 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616580



Common Names

  • Combretum nigricans
  • Combretum Blackish
  • Combretum Grey


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Description

Combretum nigricans (also called Black 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 nigricans is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Combretum nigricans var. elliotii (Engl. & Diels) Aubrév.
Combretum nigricans var. nigricans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Combretum nigricans are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum nigricans 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 nigricans

Combretum nigricans is native to tropical Africa.

Combretum nigricans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum nigricans?

Combretum nigricans

What is the common name of Combretum nigricans?

Blackish Combretum

What is the family of Combretum nigricans?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732851: Based on the initial data import
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.