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Combretum microphyllum
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Photo: Petra Ballings
Rd nr Chisumbanje, Save Valley
Photo: Petra Ballings
Rd nr Chisumbanje, Save Valley
Photo: Petra Ballings
Rd nr Chisumbanje, Save Valley
Photo: Petra Ballings
Rd nr Chisumbanje, Save Valley
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| Synonyms: |
Combretum paniculatum Vent. subsp. microphyllum (Klotzsch) Wickens |
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| Common names: | Burning-bush combretum (E) Riverine flame-creeper (E) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Status: | Native | |
| Description: |
Large woody creeper. The persistent bases of the petioles modify into woody spines. Leaves opposite or 3-whorled, ovate, oblong-elliptic to sub-circular, glossy dark green above, dull below, venation distinctly yellowish, both sides with or without hairs, apex rounded with a small point; petiole up to 3 cm. Flowers bright red, produced in profusion along the trailing branches, appearing before the new leaves. Fruit c. 25 mm in diameter, 4-winged, light green to pinkish when young, drying to light brown. | |
| Notes: | ||
| Derivation of specific name: | microphyllum: small-leaved | |
| Habitat: | In riverine scrub, where it often covers trees and bushes. | |
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| Flowering time: | Aug - Nov | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in Tropical Africa to Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, S Africa | |
| Mozambique distribution: | N,Z,T,MS,GI,M | |
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| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | ||
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| Endemic status: | ||
| Red data list status: | ||
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | |
| Content last updated: | Tuesday 8 June 2010 |
Other sources of information about Combretum microphyllum:
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Combretum microphyllum
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Combretum microphyllum
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Combretum microphyllum
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Combretum microphyllum
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Combretum microphyllum
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Combretum microphyllum
West African Plants database: Combretum microphyllum
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