Combretum stenopterum
Combretum stenopterum
- Native to:
- Central African Republic | Congo | DR Congo
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Combretaceae
- Genus:
- Combretum
- Species:
- Combretum stenopterum
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 500 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 savanna ecosystems. Benefits from periodic burning which reduces woody competition.