Combretum coccineum (Scarlet Comb) - Video 1

Botanical name: Combretum coccineum

Common name: Scarlet Comb

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: Madagascar

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterRed, 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.
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Combretum coccineum
Vigorous and fast growing species, appreciated due to its ornamental foliage and the showy flowering
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