Scarlet comb
Combretum coccineum

Family: Combretaceae

What it is like

A spiny shrub. The flowers are red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, East Africa, India, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Manikibonga

Synonyms

Combretum purpureum Vahl; Cristaria coccinia Sonn.; Poivrea coccinea (Sonn.) Thouars; and others