Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
brassiciforme
ID:
616805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 233 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616137

Common Names

  • Combretum brassiciforme
  • Cabbage-like Combretum
  • Cabbage-like Leadwood

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Description

Combretum brassiciforme (also called Cabbage Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and grows to a height of up to 10 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-ovate, with a smooth margin. It prefers sandy soils in coastal areas and is often found in mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum brassiciforme 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 flower of Combretum brassiciforme is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, rounded seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum brassiciforme is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a well-draining soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Combretum brassiciforme

Combretum brassiciforme is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Combretum brassiciforme FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum brassiciforme?

Cabbage tree

What is the native range of Combretum brassiciforme?

South Africa

What is the growth habit of Combretum brassiciforme?

It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree

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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