Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Combretaceae

Genus:

Combretum

Species:

Combretum acutifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Native Range

Angola, Tanzania, ZAF, DR Congo, Zambia

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire, common in fire-prone African savannas. Benefits from periodic burns that reduce woody competition.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Fresh seeds show higher germination rates than stored seeds.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI