Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
patelliforme
ID:
617304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 3: 12 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616636



Common Names

  • Combretum patelliforme
  • Dish-Shaped Combretum
  • Dish Shaped Combretum


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Synonyms

  • Combretum celastroides orientale Exell [valid]
  • Combretum trothae Engl. & Diels [valid]

Description

Combretum patelliforme (also called African Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Africa and is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a patella-shaped tip.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum patelliforme is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum patelliforme is a small white to pale yellow flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum patelliforme is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 95 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 patelliforme

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

Combretum patelliforme FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum patelliforme?

African Bushwillow

What is the growth habit of Combretum patelliforme?

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

What is the native range of Combretum patelliforme?

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170356-1: Based on the initial data import