Combretum pentagonum

Combretum pentagonum

Native to:
Kenya | Malawi | Mozambique | Tanzania | Zambia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Combretaceae
Genus:
Combretum
Species:
Combretum pentagonum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Fresh seeds show better germination rates than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI