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
Laguncularia racemosa (L.) C.F.Gaertn.
Laguncularia racemosa (L.) C.F.Gaertn.
Laguncularia racemosa, the only species in genus Laguncularia, is the white mang…
Lumnitzera littorea (Jack) Voigt
Lumnitzera littorea (Jack) Voigt
Lumnitzera littorea is a mangrove species native to tropical Indo-Pacific coasta…
Getonia floribunda Roxb.
Getonia floribunda Roxb.
Getonia floribunda is a large climbing Indian shrub that stores water in vines a…
Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC.
Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC.
Combretum glutinosum is a drought-resistant Sahel shrub widely used for dye, con…
Conocarpus erectus L.
Conocarpus erectus L.
Conocarpus erectus is a shoreline shrub or tree native to tropical/subtropical A…
Terminalia muelleri Benth.
Terminalia muelleri Benth.
Terminalia muelleri is a deciduous Combretaceae tree, native to Australia, intro…
Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC.
Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC.
Terminalia sericea, the silver cluster-leaf, is an endemic African tree with mul…
Combretum farinosum Kunth
Combretum farinosum Kunth
Combretum farinosum is a Central and South American bushwillow widely used as a …
Combretum indicum (L.) De Filipps
Combretum indicum (L.) De Filipps
Combretum indicum, or Rangoon creeper, is a climbing woody vine with toxic seeds…
⚠️ Poisonous
Terminalia leiocarpa (DC.) Baill.
Terminalia leiocarpa (DC.) Baill.
Terminalia leiocarpa is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa that grows in…
Terminalia calamansanai (Blanco) Rolfe
Terminalia calamansanai (Blanco) Rolfe
Terminalia calamansanai is an unresolved Combretaceae plant species with a large…
Combretum molle R.Br. ex G.Don
Combretum molle R.Br. ex G.Don
Combretum molle, the velvet bushwillow, is a medium to large African tree that p…
Frequently 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.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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