Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cacoucia
ID:
616824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 469 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616156

Common Names

  • Combretum cacoucia
  • Cacoucia Combretum
  • Combretum cacoucia

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Synonyms

  • Terminalia cacoucia Baill. [illegitimate]
  • Schousboea coccinea Willd. [valid]
  • Cacoucia coccinea Aubl. [valid]
  • Combretum coccineum Engl. & Diels [illegitimate]

Description

Combretum cacoucia (also called African Bushwillow, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in savannas, woodlands, and dry river beds. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum cacoucia is used as a source of firewood, charcoal, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, malaria, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum cacoucia has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Combretum cacoucia 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 cacoucia

Combretum cacoucia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Combretum cacoucia FAQ

What is the common name of Combretum cacoucia?

Cacoucia Combretum

What is the growth rate of Combretum cacoucia?

Moderate to fast

What is the soil type for Combretum cacoucia?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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