Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 450 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653605
Common Names
- Baron's Dombeya
- Baron's Ball Tree
- Baron's Coral Tree
Description
Dombeya baronii (also called Baronii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in humid forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya baronii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dombeya baronii are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and have a hard texture. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya baronii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Dombeya baronii
Dombeya baronii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern rainforests of the island.
Dombeya baronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya baronii?
Dombeya baronii
What is the common name of Dombeya baronii?
Baron's dombeya
Where is Dombeya baronii native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Dombeya genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,