Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
theuschii
ID:
617506

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 132 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616838



Common Names

  • Combretum Theuschii
  • Theusch's Combretum
  • Theusch's Bushwillow


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Description

Combretum theuschii (also called Theusch's bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m in height. It is native to Africa, and typically grows in woodlands, savannas, and riverine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum theuschii 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 theuschii 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 theuschii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Combretum theuschii

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

Combretum theuschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum theuschii?

Combretum theuschii

What is the common name of Combretum theuschii?

Theuschii Combretum

What is the natural habitat of Combretum theuschii?

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,

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