Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
tetralophum
ID:
617503

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 454 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616835



Common Names

  • Combretum Tetralophum
  • Four-Lobed Combretum
  • Four-Lobed Bushwillow


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Synonyms

  • Combretum tetragonocarpum tetralophum (C.B.Clarke) M.Gangop. & Chakrab. [valid]
  • Combretum wrayi King [valid]

Description

Combretum tetralophum (also called African Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in dry woodland, bushland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum tetralophum 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

Combretum tetralophum has small yellow flowers with 4 petals and 4 sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum tetralophum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Combretum tetralophum

Combretum tetralophum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in areas of Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Angola.

Combretum tetralophum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum tetralophum?

Combretum tetralophum

What is the common name of Combretum tetralophum?

Tetralophum Combretum

What is the natural habitat of Combretum tetralophum?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests and woodlands

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