Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
winitii
ID:
617583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1930: 164 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616915



Common Names

  • Combretum Winitii
  • Winit's Combretum
  • Winit's Bushwillow


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Description

Combretum winitii (also called Winit's Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to southern Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite and decussate, and its flowers are white or pinkish. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum winitii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Combretum winitii is white or pink, with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, smooth, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum winitii 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 winitii

Combretum winitii can be found in tropical Africa.

Combretum winitii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum winitii?

Combretum winitii

What is the common name of Combretum winitii?

Winit's Bushwillow

Where is Combretum winitii found?

Combretum winitii is found in tropical Africa

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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