Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
616709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 2: 228 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616041

Common Names

  • Combretum acuminatum
  • Acuminatum Combretum
  • Acuminatum-flowered Combretum

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Synonyms

  • Terminalia borneensis Ridl. [valid]
  • Combretum costatum Roxb. [valid]
  • Combretum neurophyllum Miq. [valid]
  • Combretum sarcopterum Thwaites [valid]
  • Combretum stenopetalum Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Combretum vanheurckii Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Embryogonia acuminata Blume [valid]

Description

Combretum acuminatum (also called 'Acuminate Combretum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a small tree or shrub with ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum acuminatum has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, such as indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Combretum acuminatum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum acuminatum is a small, tufted perennial herb with a woody base and a creeping rhizome. It grows in moist, shady places in mountain forests, and prefers a cool, moist, and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Combretum acuminatum

Combretum acuminatum can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Combretum acuminatum FAQ

What are the common names of Combretum acuminatum?

Common names of Combretum acuminatum include Acuminate Combretum and Acuminate-leaved Combretum.

What type of environment does Combretum acuminatum prefer?

Combretum acuminatum prefers dry, tropical environments.

What is the range of Combretum acuminatum?

Combretum acuminatum is found in Southeast Asia and parts of India.

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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