Mazhar Botanic Garden

Combretum comosum

red combretum

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000265
English name: Red combretum
Arabic name: كمبريتم
Native: West Africa
Country: West africa
(PGR): Rare

Climber leaves opposite or in whorls of 3, blade ovate to elliptic, glabrous flowers red, scented, in terminal and axillary, elongated false raceme fruit a 5-winged nut, 25-3 cm diam  

Ornamental flowers

Poivrea comosa Sweet, Combretum intermedium GDon

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Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seed, stem cutting.
Flowering time: Early spring
pH range: Indicator Papers
Located in: Herbarium Yard

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