Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
schumannii
ID:
617429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 34 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616761



Common Names

  • Combretum schumannii
  • Schumann's Bushwillow
  • Schumannii Bushwillow


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Synonyms

  • Combretum copaliferum Chiov. [valid]
  • Combretum macrostigmateum Engl. & Diels [valid]

Description

Combretum schumannii (also called 'Schumann'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 Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. 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 schumannii 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 schumannii is yellow and tubular in shape, with a short, thick stem. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum schumannii 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 schumannii

Combretum schumannii is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Combretum schumannii FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum schumannii?

Schumann's Combretum

What is the growth habit of Combretum schumannii?

It is a deciduous shrub or small tree

What is the native range of Combretum schumannii?

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