Combretum thorelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thorelii
ID:
1540233
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Exell) O.Maurin & Boatwr.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 451(3): 234. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021791
Common Names
- Combretum thorelii
- Thorelii
- Thorel's Combretum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum thorelii (also called Thorel's Combretum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It is native to Madagascar and prefers moist, shady habitats such as lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum thorelii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye and for its fragrant wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Combretum thorelii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are short and stocky with broad, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Combretum thorelii is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Combretum thorelii
Combretum thorelii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Combretum thorelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum thorelii?
Combretum thorelii
What is the common name of Combretum thorelii?
Thorel's Combretum
What is the natural habitat of Combretum thorelii?
Dry deciduous forests
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,