Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
indicum
ID:
617059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DeFilipps

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Useful Pl. Dominica : 277 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616391

Common Names

  • Combretum Indicum
  • Indicum Combretum
  • Indicum

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Synonyms

  • Kleinia quadricolor Crantz [valid]
  • Mekistus sinensis Lour. ex Gomes [valid]
  • Quisqualis ebracteata P.Beauv. [valid]
  • Quisqualis glabra Burm.f. [valid]
  • Quisqualis grandiflora Miq. [valid]
  • Quisqualis indica L. [valid]
  • Quisqualis indica villosa C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Quisqualis longiflora C.Presl [valid]
  • Quisqualis loureiroi G.Don [valid]
  • Quisqualis madagascariensis Bojer [invalid]
  • Quisqualis obovata Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Quisqualis pubescens Burm.f. [valid]
  • Quisqualis sinensis Lindl. [valid]
  • Quisqualis spinosa Blanco [valid]
  • Quisqualis villosa Roxb. [valid]
  • Quisqualis indica oxypetala Kurz [valid]
  • Quisqualis indica villosa (Roxb.) Kurz [valid]

Description

Combretum indicum (also called Indian Combretum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Combretum indicum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Combretum indicum is a yellow, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Combretum indicum: Combretum indicum is a shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and planted directly into the soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Combretum indicum

Combretum indicum is native to tropical Africa.

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What are the uses of Combretum indicum?

The bark of Combretum indicum is used for medicinal purposes, and the wood is used for fuel and construction.

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-2732680: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Anthony DeFilipps (1939-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DeFilipps' in the authors string.