Combretum olivaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olivaceum
ID:
617272
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 288 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616604
Common Names
- Combretum olivaceum
- Combretum Olive
- Combretum Olivaceous
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum olivaceum (also called Olive Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from woodlands to savannas and thickets. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces small, yellowish-green flowers. The fruits are small, ovoid, and olive-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum olivaceum 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 flower of Combretum olivaceum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, circular seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum olivaceum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months.
Where to Find Combretum olivaceum
Combretum olivaceum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Combretum olivaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum olivaceum?
Combretum olivaceum
What is the common name of Combretum olivaceum?
Olive Combretum
What is the natural habitat of Combretum olivaceum?
Tropical Africa
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-2732873: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.