Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
octagonum
ID:
617267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Jongkind

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 17: 199 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616599



Common Names

  • Combretum octagonum
  • Combretum Octagon
  • Combretum Octagonal


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Synonyms

  • Poivrea obscura octagona H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Combretum octagonum (also called Octagonal-fruited Combretum, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree that is native to tropical Africa. It has a wide distribution, ranging from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It typically grows in open woodlands, savannas, and thickets, often along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum octagonum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Combretum octagonum 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

Cultivation and propagation of Combretum octagonum: This species is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Combretum octagonum

Combretum octagonum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Combretum octagonum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum octagonum?

Octagonum bushwillow

What is the native range of Combretum octagonum?

South Africa

What is the growth habit of Combretum octagonum?

It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree

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-2732869: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.