Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
batesii
ID:
616782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 67: 145 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616114

Common Names

  • Combretum batesii
  • Bates' Combretum
  • Bates' Leadwood

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Description

Combretum batesii (also called 'Bates' Bushwillow', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family, native to tropical Africa. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 5–10 m (16–33 ft). It has yellow-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum batesii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum batesii is yellow and has four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard, smooth outer shell. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum batesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Combretum batesii

Combretum batesii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Combretum batesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum batesii?

Combretum batesii

What type of plant is Combretum batesii?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Combretum batesii 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,

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