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Kinkeliba

Combretum micranthum, Combretaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerDynamic AccumulatorWindbreakPollinator AttractorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Anil IndigoIndigofera suffruticosa
Pest DeterrentNitrogen Fixation
West African AlbiziaAlbizia zygia
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Tallow TreeAllanblackia floribunda
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Belleric MyrobalanTerminalia bellirica

Both Combretaceae family members produce tannins and other compounds that can inhibit nearby vegetation

Uses

Functions

Medicinal TeaErosion ControlWindbreakWildlife HabitatTraditional Medicine

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidDetoxificationAntimalarialAnti-InflammatoryDiuretic

Common Questions

What zones does Kinkeliba grow in?

Kinkeliba grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Kinkeliba?

Good companions for Kinkeliba include Anil Indigo, West African Albizia, Tallow Tree.

Design guilds with Kinkeliba and see companion relationships visually.

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