Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
sundaicum
ID:
617479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 327 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616811



Common Names

  • Combretum Sundaicum
  • Sunda Combretum
  • Sunda Bushwillow


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Synonyms

  • Combretum oliviforme Chao [valid]
  • Combretum oliviforme yaxianense Y.R.Ling [valid]

Description

Combretum sundaicum (also called Sunda Combretum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia east to Kenya and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in dry forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum sundaicum is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, dysentery, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum sundaicum 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 sundaicum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry woodlands and savannas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Combretum sundaicum

Combretum sundaicum is native to Southeast Asia.

Combretum sundaicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum sundaicum?

Combretum sundaicum

What is the common name of Combretum sundaicum?

Sunda Leadwood

What is the natural habitat of Combretum sundaicum?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, scrub, and savannas.

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,