Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
quadratum
ID:
617375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 114 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616707



Common Names

  • Combretum quadratum
  • Square-Fruited Combretum
  • Square-Fruited Bushwillow


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Description

Combretum quadratum (also called Square Combretum, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in savanna, woodland, and riverine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum quadratum 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

Combretum quadratum has small yellow flowers with 4 petals and 4 sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum quadratum is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered spot and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Combretum quadratum

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

Combretum quadratum FAQ

What are the common names for Combretum quadratum?

Combretum quadratum is commonly known as the square-stalked combretum.

What type of plant is Combretum quadratum?

Combretum quadratum is a perennial evergreen shrub.

What is the native range of Combretum quadratum?

Combretum quadratum is native to South 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,

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