Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
celastroides
ID:
616839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex M.A.Lawson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 422 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616171

Common Names

  • Combretum celastroides
  • Celastroides Combretum
  • Combretum celastroides

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Description

Combretum celastroides (also called Celastroid Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands. It has a rounded crown and its bark is grey-brown in colour. Its leaves are alternate, ovate to elliptic in shape and have a glossy green colour.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum celastroides is used as an ornamental plant and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Combretum celastroides sub. laxiflorum (Welw. ex M.A.Lawson) Exell
Combretum celastroides sub. celastroides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Combretum celastroides 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 celastroides is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and savannas. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Combretum celastroides

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

Combretum celastroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Combretum celastroides?

Combretum celastroides

What is the common name of Combretum celastroides?

Celastroid Combretum

What is the native range of Combretum celastroides?

Africa

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-2732482: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Marmaduke Alexander Lawson (1840-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Lawson' in the authors string.