Combretum prostratum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostratum
ID:
1540230
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) O.Maurin & Boatwr.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 451(3): 234. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021789
Common Names
- Combretum prostratum
- Prostratum
- Prostrate Combretum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum prostratum (also called Prostrate Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa and is found in woodlands, savannas and along riverbanks. The leaves are simple, opposite, oblong-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small, round, and brown.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum prostratum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye and for its fragrant wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Combretum prostratum are small, white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum prostratum is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Combretum prostratum
Combretum prostratum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Combretum prostratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum prostratum?
Combretum prostratum
What is the common name of Combretum prostratum?
Prostrate Combretum
What is the natural habitat of Combretum prostratum?
Dry deciduous forests
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,