Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Combretaceae

Genus:

Combretum

Species:

Combretum platypterum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

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 rootstock after fire, common in fire-prone African savannas where it benefits from periodic burning that reduces tree competition.