Combretum pecoense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pecoense
ID:
617308
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 66(Suppl. 1): 165 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616640
Common Names
- Combretum pecoense
- Peco Combretum
- Peco Combret
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum pecoense (also called Peco Combretum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry, open woodland and bushveld habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum pecoense 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 pecoense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum pecoense is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 110 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 pecoense
Combretum pecoense can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Combretum pecoense FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum pecoense?
African Bushwillow
What is the growth habit of Combretum pecoense?
It is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown
What is the native range of Combretum pecoense?
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-2732906: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.