Combretum nigrescens
King
Combretaceae
Combretum adenophorum Slooten
Combretum elmeri Merr.
Combretum glandulosum Slooten
Combretum kunstleri King
Combretum scortechinii King
Common Name:
General Information
Combretum nigrescens is a vigorous, climbing shrub producing stems that can be 20 - 30 metres long.
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
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- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
Range
Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Dense or open jungle at elevations up to 150 metres[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Climber |
| Height | 15.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The leaves are used as a poultice on wounds[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
]. A paste made from the young leaves is warmed and applied to treat nail diseases[
357- Title
- Medicinal Plants of Kadazandusun, Malaysia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Julius Kulip; Sining Unchi; George Majawat.
- Website
- http://www.borneofocus.com/saip/vaic/R&D/article13.htm
- Publisher
- Forestry Research Centre, Sabah
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A report from the Forestry Research Centre at Sabah, listing the plants that are used medicinally by local peoples. Very brief list of Botanical names and uses. Also published on the internet.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
