Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
polystictum
ID:
617340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(2): 351. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616672



Common Names

  • Combretum polystictum
  • Combretum Many-Spotted
  • Combretum Polystictum


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Description

Combretum polystictum (also called Many-dotted 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 polystictum is used for its medicinal properties, as a dye, and for its wood, which is used for construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum polystictum is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum polystictum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Combretum polystictum

Combretum polystictum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum polystictum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum polystictum?

Many-spotted Bushwillow

What is the growth habit of Combretum polystictum?

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall.

What are the flowers of Combretum polystictum?

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,

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