Combretum mossambicense
Combretum mossambicense
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
Found mainly in the drier areas of the tropics and subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,675 metres[1]. Plants can tolerate at lease some frost[2]. They can tolerate temperatures ranging from about -4°c up to 40°c, perhaps even higher[2]. Grows best in a sunny position[2]. Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter[2]. Established plants are fairly drought resistant[2]. A moderately fast-growing plant[2]. Plants can be pruned back heavily into the old wood if required[2].
Propagation
Seed - The seed of most, if not all, species can be stored inside the fruit for several years without losing viability[3]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Combretum+mossambicense>
Pollinators
Insects
References
- [1]African Flowering Plants Database — Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques. · http://www.ville-ge.ch/musinfo/bd/cjb/africa/recherche.php ↩︎Contains information on over 150,000 plant names (including synonyms) giving a description and habitat, plus a distribution map.
- [2]PlantZAfrica.com — http://www.plantzafrica.com ↩︎An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
- [3]Protabase - Plant Resources of Tropical Africa. — http://www.prota.org ↩︎An excellent on-line database with detailed information on over 3,200 species of useful plants of Africa.