Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
sericeum
ID:
617438

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 11: 847 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616770



Common Names

  • Combretum sericeum
  • Silky Combretum
  • Combretum sericeum


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Synonyms

  • Combretum arenarium Portères [illegitimate]
  • Combretum argyrochryseum Engl. & Gilg [valid]
  • Combretum herbaceum G.Don [valid]
  • Combretum katangense De Wild. [valid]
  • Combretum lineare Keay [valid]
  • Combretum parvulum Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum platypetalum Welw. ex M.A.Lawson [valid]
  • Combretum simulans Portères [valid]
  • Combretum turbinatum J.Hoffm [valid]
  • Combretum zastrowii Dinter [valid]
  • Poivrea sericea Walp. [valid]
  • Combretum platypetalum platypetalum [unknown]

Description

Combretum sericeum (also called 'Silky 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 sericeum 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 sericeum 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 sericeum is a small, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist until germination occurs, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Combretum sericeum

Combretum sericeum can be found in tropical Africa.

Combretum sericeum FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum sericeum?

Silky Combretum

What is the natural range of Combretum sericeum?

Tropical Africa

What is the growth habit of Combretum sericeum?

A shrub or small tree

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-2733023: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.