Combretum constrictum (Powderpuff Combretum) Seeds
 
Quantity : 05 Seeds

Botanical Name: Combretum constrictum (Benth.) M.A.Lawson
Common Names: Powderpuff Combretum, Thailand Powderpuff, Liane Vermifuge, Petit Badamier
Family: Combretaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa (Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Somalia, Tanzania)


Description:
Combretum constrictum is a striking evergreen shrub reaching 1.5–3 meters in height, known for its dense, globular flower clusters with long, bright red stamens. It produces showy blooms nearly year-round, making it highly ornamental and ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens.


Growth Habit:

Semi-herbaceous, sarmentose shrub with woody stems
Attractive obovate-elliptic leaves
Terminal, compact inflorescences (6–8 cm) with vibrant red flowers
Fruit: Ellipsoid, ribbed capsules containing one seed


Cultivation Requirements:

Climate: Tropical to subtropical
Light: Full sun
Soil: Tolerates a variety of soils; well-draining preferred
Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature: Ideal 22–24°C; not frost-tolerant (protect below 16°C)
Propagation: By seed, cuttings, or layering
Maintenance: Prune to shape; suitable for pots, small gardens, or as a bushy ornamental


Special Features:

Long-lasting, showy red flowers with ornamental appeal
Grows well in containers
Tolerates pruning
Used in traditional medicine, especially the roots as a vermifuge for children



Ideal For:

Tropical & subtropical gardens
Container gardening
Ornamental hedges or small flowering trees