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Combretum micranthum

Authority G. Don Family Magnoliopsida:Rosidae:Myrtales:Combretaceae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 4782

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A spreading shrub, creeper or small tree usually 2-5 m tall, but can reach a height of 15 m and the branches may reach a length of 20 m. It has white flowers and small fruits. USES Most parts of the plant have medicinal properties. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES Kinkeliba, Kinkeliba bark, Randga, Paramerga, Lardaga, Kolobe, Koubou, Gugumi, Gieze, Landaga, Geza, Obi-agwu, Mlama muepe, Okan. FURTHER INF Scientific synonyms: C. altum, C. floribundum, C. parviflorum, C. raimbaultii. Kinkeliba can be found at elevations between sea level and 1000 m. It is drought and fire resistant. Mentioned as a possible agroforestry species. (pH estimated by the compiler).
Sources
SOURCES (Combretum micranthum G. Don) National RC 1983c pp 56-57 [DRA, FER, DEP, USE, TEMP, RAIN] Maydell H 1986 pp 237-239 [DRA, TEXT, FER, RAIN, USE] Hensleight T 1988 pp 375 [TEMP, RAIN, TEXT, USE] Iwu M 1993 pp 159-160 [USE]