How to Identify Combretaceae
Combretaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 46 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Combretaceae Species
Combretum constrictum (Benth.) M.A.Lawson
Combretum constrictum (Benth.) M.A.Lawson
Combretum constrictum is a flowering tree endemic to tropical Africa, native to …
Lumnitzera littorea (Jack) Voigt
Lumnitzera littorea (Jack) Voigt
Lumnitzera littorea is a mangrove species native to tropical Indo-Pacific coasta…
Terminalia muelleri Benth.
Terminalia muelleri Benth.
Terminalia muelleri is a deciduous Combretaceae tree, native to Australia, intro…
Terminalia chebula Retz.
Terminalia chebula Retz.
Terminalia chebula Retz. is a deciduous tree from South and Southeast Asia with …
Combretum zeyheri Sond.
Combretum zeyheri Sond.
Combretum zeyheri is a small to medium African savanna tree, whose wood forms th…
Laguncularia racemosa (L.) C.F.Gaertn.
Laguncularia racemosa (L.) C.F.Gaertn.
Laguncularia racemosa, the only species in genus Laguncularia, is the white mang…
Terminalia prunioides M.A.Lawson
Terminalia prunioides M.A.Lawson
Terminalia prunioides is a small native African tree in the Combretaceae family.
Combretum farinosum Kunth
Combretum farinosum Kunth
Combretum farinosum is a Central and South American bushwillow widely used as a …
Getonia floribunda Roxb.
Getonia floribunda Roxb.
Getonia floribunda is a large climbing Indian shrub that stores water in vines a…
Combretum hereroense Schinz
Combretum hereroense Schinz
Combretum hereroense is a variable deciduous African shrub or small tree with se…
Terminalia neotaliala Capuron
Terminalia neotaliala Capuron
Terminalia neotaliala (Madagascar almond tree) is a mid-sized Combretaceae tree …
Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond.
Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond.
Combretum erythrophyllum is a hardy southern African tree with defined ecology a…
⚠️ PoisonousFrequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Combretaceae?
Combretaceae plants belong to the Myrtales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 46 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Combretaceae?
Combretaceae is classified in the order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 46 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Combretaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Combretaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Combretaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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