Combretum bracteosum
Hiccup Nut
Also known as: Codonocroton triphyllum E.Mey. ex Engl. & Diels +3 more
- Codonocroton triphyllum E.Mey. ex Engl. & Diels
- Combretum bracteolum Engl.
- Combretum bracteosum (Hochst.) Brandis
- Poivrea bracteosa Hochst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Combretaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or tree.
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Combretum bracteosum (commonly known as Hiccup-nut) is a climbing shrub or tree belonging to the Combretaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Combretum, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh