Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Combretaceae

Genus:

Combretum

Species:

Combretum patelliforme

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire, typical of savanna woodland species. Benefits from periodic burning which removes competition.