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Combretum

Combretum

9.9
A group of small trees and bushes that grow in warm areas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Combretum genus includes several species valued for their medicinal properties.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying Combretum leaves for their potential antibacterial effects.

  • In southern Africa, many Combretum trees grow along riverbanks.

  • The Combretum species thrive in warm climates.

  • Many gardeners prefer the Combretum plant for its vibrant flowers.

  • In southern Africa, many Combretum trees grow along riverbanks.

  • Researchers are studying Combretum leaves for their potential antibacterial effects.

  • The Combretum genus includes several species valued for their medicinal properties.

Compounds

combretum family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees and shrubs with many different species

Combretum appiculatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from southern Africa that loses its leaves in winter and has long groups of yellow flowers

Combretum bracteosum
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing African shrub with red flowers often grown in gardens

Combretum erythrophyllum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small South African tree with creamy yellow, sweet-smelling flowers that grows beside streams

Surface Forms

Combretum singular
Combretums plural

Etymology

Combretum comes from an old Greek word for a 'small tree' or 'bush', and early naturalists used that name for this kind of plant. So Combretum today means a group of tropical and subtropical shrubs and trees, many of which grow by rivers or are used in traditional medicine.