Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 220 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616115
Common Names
- Combretum bauchiense
- Bauchi Combretum
- Bauchi Leadwood
Synonyms
- Combretum ghasalense pobequinii Aubrév. [valid]
Description
Combretum bauchiense (also called 'Bauchi 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 bauchiense 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 bauchiense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Combretum bauchiense 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 bauchiense
Combretum bauchiense is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Combretum bauchiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Combretum bauchiense?
Combretum bauchiense
What type of plant is Combretum bauchiense?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Combretum bauchiense 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,