Combretum pilosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
617324
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb. ex G.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 15(2): 417, 434. 1827
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616656
Common Names
- Combretum pilosum
- Hairy Combretum
- Hairy Combret
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Combretum pilosum (also called Hairy 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 pilosum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked. The plant is also used for its ornamental value, as its flowers are attractive and can be used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum pilosum 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 pilosum 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 pilosum
Combretum pilosum is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Combretum pilosum FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum pilosum?
Hairy Bushwillow
What is the growth habit of Combretum pilosum?
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall.
What are the flowers of Combretum pilosum?
The flowers are small, yellowish-white, and fragrant.
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
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170371-1: Based on the initial data import