Combretum dicot-genus, commonly known as combretum, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Combretaceae family. This diverse genus consists of approximately 370 known species of shrubs and trees found in tropical and subtropical regions across the globe. Although the term "combretum dicot-genus" is specific to this particular scientific classification, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Some notable synonyms for combretum dicot-genus include the more colloquial terms: tropical shrub, flowering combretum, and dicotyledonous plant. These various synonyms serve to describe the broad range of species that form a part of this diverse genus, highlighting their importance and beauty in the natural world.