Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Combretaceae

Genus:

Combretum

Species:

Combretum mortehanii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, insects

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

African savanna species showing resprouting ability following fire disturbance, typical of Combretaceae in fire-prone ecosystems.