Combretum tetrandrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetrandrum
ID:
617504
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 77: 172 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616836
Common Names
- Combretum Tetrandrum
- Four-Stamened Combretum
- Four-Stamened Bushwillow
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- Meiostemon tetrandrus (Exell) Exell & Stace [valid]
Description
Combretum tetrandrum (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 tetrandrum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Combretum tetrandrum sub. australe (Exell) O.Maurin & Boatwr.Combretum tetrandrum sub. tetrandrum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Combretum tetrandrum 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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Combretum tetrandrum 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 tetrandrum
Combretum tetrandrum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in areas of Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Angola.
Combretum tetrandrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum tetrandrum?
Combretum tetrandrum
What is the common name of Combretum tetrandrum?
Tetrandrum Combretum
What is the natural habitat of Combretum tetrandrum?
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
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170521-1: Based on the initial data import