Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
perakense
ID:
617315

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gangop. & Chakrab.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 13: 687 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616647



Common Names

  • Combretum perakense
  • Perak Combretum
  • Perak Combret


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Description

Combretum perakense (also called Perak 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 perakense 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 perakense 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 perakense is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can also be grown 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 perakense

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

Combretum perakense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum perakense?

Combretum perakense

What is the common name of Combretum perakense?

Perak Combretum

What is the natural habitat of Combretum perakense?

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-2732912: Based on the initial data import
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.
Mohan Gangopadhyay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gangop.' in the authors string.