Combretaceae

/ˌkɒm.brɛ.teɪˈeɪ.siː/ noun

Definition

A family of tropical flowering plants that includes Combretum species, found mainly in Africa and Asia.

Etymology

Modern Latin family name based on the genus Combretum, using the Linnaean -aceae suffix for plant families. The genus name likely derives from Latin 'combretus,' possibly describing clustered fruit.

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Combretaceae plants are used in traditional African medicine for centuries—scientists are only now discovering compounds in them that fight malaria and other diseases!

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