Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxum
ID:
617294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex M.A.Lawson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 430 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616626



Common Names

  • Combretum paradoxum
  • Paradox Combretum
  • Paradox Combret


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Description

Combretum paradoxum (also called Paradox 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, and have a paradoxical shape.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum paradoxum 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 paradoxum is a small, white, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum paradoxum is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 70 feet. It is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Combretum paradoxum

Combretum paradoxum can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Combretum paradoxum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum paradoxum?

African Bushwillow

What is the growth habit of Combretum paradoxum?

It is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown

What is the native range of Combretum paradoxum?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola

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-2732894: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Marmaduke Alexander Lawson (1840-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Lawson' in the authors string.