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spiny combretum

Scientific Name: Combretum obovatum

Family: Combretaceae

Category: Dicot

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Combretum obovatum

Also known as Spiny Combretum and Spiny White-leaved Bushwillow, Combretum obovatum is a plant with notable characteristics.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant may have spiny branches, which could pose a physical hazard.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant has spiny branches which could be a physical hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Combretum obovatum F. Hoffm.
  • Family: Combretaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Combretum lasiocarpum sensu Exell & Garcia
  • Common Names:
    • Spiny Combretum
    • Spiny White-leaved Bushwillow
    • Mtombololo (Tonga: Zimbabwe)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Mentioned in the context of the Luangwa Valley in Zambia.
  • Also found in Namibia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Can grow as a tree (6-10-33 m tall) or a shrub.
  • Branches are often spiny.
  • Bark can be light brown.
  • Leaves are smallish and grey-green.
  • Produces small, yellowish-green samaras.

Quirky Facts

  • One source describes the bark of a related species, Combretum imberbe, as deeply reticulate, resembling crocodile skin.
  • Mentioned as being sold as seeds in Port Elizabeth.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant's leaves may have unicellular, slender, thick-walled, pointed hairs.

Related Species

  • Combretum hereroense
  • Combretum imberbe
  • Combretum apiculatum

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • uBio
  • Trusted sources