Combretum pentagonum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentagonum
ID:
617314
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Lawson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 424 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616646
Common Names
- Combretum pentagonum
- Five-Sided Combretum
- Five Sided Combretum
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- Combretum bussei Engl. & Diels [valid]
- Combretum lasiopetalum Engl. & Diels [valid]
- Combretum wakefieldii Engl. [valid]
Description
Combretum pentagonum (also called Pentagonal 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 pentagonum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum pentagonum 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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Combretum pentagonum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Combretum pentagonum
Combretum pentagonum can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Combretum pentagonum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum pentagonum?
African Bushwillow
What is the growth habit of Combretum pentagonum?
It is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown
What is the native range of Combretum pentagonum?
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-2732911: Based on the initial data import
Marmaduke Alexander Lawson (1840-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Lawson' in the authors string.