Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
617595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 46 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616927



Common Names

  • Combretum Zeyheri
  • Zeyher's Combretum
  • Zeyher's Bushwillow


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Synonyms

  • Combretum antunesii Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum bragae Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum calocarpum Gilg ex Suess. [valid]
  • Combretum dilembense De Wild. [valid]
  • Combretum glandulosum F.Hoffm. [valid]
  • Combretum lopolense Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum megalocarpum Brenan [valid]
  • Combretum oblongum F.Hoffm. [valid]
  • Combretum odontopetalum Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum platycarpum Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum rupicolum Engl. ex Diels [unknown]
  • Combretum sankisiense De Wild. [valid]
  • Combretum sinuatipetalum De Wild. [valid]
  • Combretum teuszii Engl. & Diels [valid]
  • Combretum tinctorum Welw. ex M.A.Lawson [valid]
  • Combretum zeyheri seineri Engl. [valid]
  • Combretum rupicola Engl. ex Diels [illegitimate]

Description

Combretum zeyheri (also called Zeyher'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 zeyheri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been found to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Combretum zeyheri 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 zeyheri is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Combretum zeyheri

Combretum zeyheri can be found in tropical Africa.

Combretum zeyheri FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum zeyheri?

Zeyher's bushwillow

What is the growth rate of Combretum zeyheri?

Moderate to fast

What is the mature height of Combretum zeyheri?

Up to 30 feet

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