Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
umbricola
ID:
617535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 288 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616867



Common Names

  • Umbricola Combretum
  • Combretum Umbricola
  • Umbricol Combretum


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Synonyms

  • Combretum tanaense Clark [valid]

Description

Combretum umbricola (also called White Combretum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that grows up to 10m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodlands, bushveld and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum umbricola is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum umbricola is a small, white, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum umbricola is a shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 8 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Combretum umbricola

Combretum umbricola is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum umbricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum umbricola?

Combretum umbricola

What is the common name of Combretum umbricola?

Umbrella Bushwillow

What is the natural habitat of Combretum umbricola?

It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar

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