Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex M.A.Lawson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 428 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616071
Common Names
- Combretum angolense
- Angolan Combretum
- Angolan Bushwillow
Description
Combretum angolense (also called Angolan Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Combretum angolense is used as a source of firewood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, malaria, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Combretum angolense are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Combretum angolense is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and savannas. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Combretum angolense
Combretum angolense can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Combretum angolense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum angolense?
Combretum angolense
What is the family of Combretum angolense?
Combretaceae
What is the common name of Combretum angolense?
Angola Combretum
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,