Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
vendae
ID:
617550

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 3: 125 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616882



Common Names

  • Vendae Combretum
  • Combretum Vendae
  • Venda Combretum


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Synonyms

  • Combretum vendae glabratum N.Hahn [valid]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Combretum vendae var. vendae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum vendae has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, smooth and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum vendae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Combretum vendae

Combretum vendae is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum vendae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum vendae?

Combretum vendae

What is the common name of Combretum vendae?

African Bushwillow

What is the natural habitat of Combretum vendae?

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