Combretum acutum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutum
ID:
616711
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Lawson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 424 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616043
Common Names
- Combretum acutum
- Razor Bush
- Toothed Bushwillow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Combretum acutum (also called 'Sharp 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 acutum 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 acutum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Combretum acutum 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 acutum
Combretum acutum can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Combretum acutum FAQ
What are the common names of Combretum acutum?
Common names of Combretum acutum include Acute Combretum and Acute-leaved Combretum.
What type of environment does Combretum acutum prefer?
Combretum acutum prefers dry, tropical environments.
What is the range of Combretum acutum?
Combretum acutum 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732366: Based on the initial data import
Marmaduke Alexander Lawson (1840-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Lawson' in the authors string.