Combretum mellifluum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, eventually being placed in the family Combretaceae. Within this lineage, it is specifically identified as a member of the genus Combretum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution throughout the South American continent. In Western South America, it is specifically recorded in the nation of Bolivia. The species is also widely spread across several major regions of Brazil. Within Brazil, its presence is noted in the North, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Additionally, the plant can be found inhabiting the West-Central part of the country.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Combretum mellifluum is characterized by its adaptation to specific semi-arid and open landscapes, primarily thriving within the Caatinga (strictu sensu) and Campo Limpo habitats. This species occupies a lowland environmental niche, distributed across an elevational range that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and extends up to a maximum altitude of 500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu), Campo Limpo

Life history

The life history of Combretum mellifluum is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over many years. As a long-lived woody climber or shrub, it follows a developmental trajectory that avoids the limitations of annual or biennial life cycles, instead establishing a robust, enduring presence within its ecosystem. This perennial nature enables the plant to invest significant energy into its structural growth and complex reproductive systems, ensuring its long-term survival and ability to withstand seasonal fluctuations.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Combretum mellifluum is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub that exhibits a self-supporting structure. It is a terrestrial species, functioning as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. In terms of its physical dimensions, the plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 5 meters. While it possesses a robust, woody constitution, it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining firmly rooted in terrestrial environments rather than growing as a holoepiphyte, hemiepiphyte, or facultative epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Combretum mellifluum has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Analgesic

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antibacterial

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antidiabetic

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antifungal

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antioxidant

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antitumor

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antiviral

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Conditions

Combretum mellifluum has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include analgesic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiviral.

Analgesic

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antidiabetic

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antioxidant

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Antiviral

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A