Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
617404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 1: 108 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616736



Common Names

  • Round-Leaved Combretum
  • Combretum Rotundifolium
  • Combretum


Searching for Combretum rotundifolium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Combretum aubletii DC. [valid]
  • Combretum basslerianum Mildbr. [valid]
  • Combretum elegans Kunth [valid]
  • Combretum guianense Miq. [valid]
  • Combretum laxum Aubl. [illegitimate]
  • Combretum magnificum Mart. [valid]
  • Combretum punctatum Steud. [illegitimate]
  • Combretum secundum G.Don [illegitimate]

Description

Combretum rotundifolium (also called African Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in dry woodland, bushland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum rotundifolium is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum rotundifolium is a white or pinkish-white, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

Searching for Combretum rotundifolium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum rotundifolium is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Combretum rotundifolium

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

Combretum rotundifolium FAQ

What is the growth habit of Combretum rotundifolium?

Combretum rotundifolium is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 3-5 m.

What is the flowering period of Combretum rotundifolium?

Combretum rotundifolium typically flowers between August and October.

What is the fruit of Combretum rotundifolium?

The fruit of Combretum rotundifolium 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