Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
apetalum
ID:
616749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & Wall. ex Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 46: 55 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616081

Common Names

  • Combretum apetalum
  • Apetalous Combretum
  • Apetalous Bushwillow

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Synonyms

  • Combretum virgatum Wall. [invalid]

Description

Combretum apetalum (also called Apetalous 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 apetalum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock, and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Combretum apetalum are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum apetalum is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Combretum apetalum

Combretum apetalum is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is found in dry grassland and savanna habitats.

Combretum apetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum apetalum?

Combretum apetalum

What type of plant is Combretum apetalum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Combretum apetalum grow?

Eastern Himalayas

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-2732400: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.