Combretum razianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
razianum
ID:
617385
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.G.Bhat
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 28: 210 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616717
Common Names
- Razianum Combretum
- Combretum Razianum
- Combretum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum razianum (also called African Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Africa and is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum razianum 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 flowers of Combretum razianum are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Combretum razianum 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 razianum
Combretum razianum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Combretum razianum FAQ
What is the growth habit of Combretum razianum?
Combretum razianum is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 3-5 m.
What is the flowering period of Combretum razianum?
Combretum razianum typically flowers between August and October.
What is the fruit of Combretum razianum?
The fruit of Combretum razianum is a small, red drupe.
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-2732976: Based on the initial data import
K.G. Bhat (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.G.Bhat' in the authors string.