Combretum sanjappae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanjappae
ID:
617419
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chakrab. & Lakra
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 26: 502 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616751
Common Names
- Sanjappa's Combretum
- Combretum Sanjappae
- Combretum
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Combretum sanjappae (also called 'Sanjappa's Combretum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India. It is a shrub or small tree with dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry savannas to moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum sanjappae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Combretum sanjappae 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.
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Combretum sanjappae 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 sanjappae
Combretum sanjappae is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Combretum sanjappae FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum sanjappae?
Sanjappa's Combretum
What is the growth habit of Combretum sanjappae?
It is a deciduous shrub or small tree
What is the native range of Combretum sanjappae?
It 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733006: Based on the initial data import
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.
G.S. Lakra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lakra' in the authors string.