Combretum microphyllum (Flame Creeper) - Image 15

Botanical names: Combretum microphyllum, Combretum paniculatum subsp. microphyllum

Common names: Flame Creeper, Burning Bush

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
See full plant profile: Combretum microphyllum (Flame Creeper)
Combretum microphyllum (Flame Creeper) red flowers close up on a dense green leafy plant.
Combretum microphyllum (Flame Creeper) red flower clusters tangled among small round green leaves and stems.
Learn more about growing Combretum microphyllum (Flame Creeper)


Learn more about
About Tropical Plant Encyclopedia · Pictogram Guide·