Combretum rupestre - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestre
ID:
1551650
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jongkind & Texier
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Candollea 74(1): 12. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031680
Common Names
- Combretum rupestre
- Rock Bushwillow
- Rock Combretum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum rupestre (also called Rock Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It grows in rocky areas, in dry savannas and in dry woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum rupestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping with digestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Combretum rupestre has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum rupestre is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Combretum rupestre
Combretum rupestre can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Combretum rupestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum rupestre?
Combretum rupestre
What is the common name of Combretum rupestre?
Rupestre Lichen
What type of lichen is Combretum rupestre?
Foliose lichen
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,