Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
bauchiense
ID:
616783

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2732431: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.