Combretum shivannae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shivannae
ID:
1579548
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gholave, Kambale, Lekhak & S.R.Yadav
Source:
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(3)-33: 1 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042238
Common Names
- Combretum Shivannae
- Shivannae Combretum
- Combretum Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum shivannae (also called Shivanna's Combretum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with oblong leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical South America, where it grows in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum shivannae is used as an ornamental plant and has anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Combretum shivannae has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Combretum shivannae can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Combretum shivannae
Combretum shivannae can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Combretum shivannae FAQ
What is the common name of Combretum shivannae?
Shivan's Combretum
What is the native range of Combretum shivannae?
India
What is the growth rate of Combretum shivannae?
Moderate
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,