Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cannabina
ID:
654308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hils. & Bojer ex Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 64: t. 3619 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653640

Common Names

  • Hemp-Like Dombeya
  • Hemp-Like Ball Tree
  • Hemp-Like Coral Tree

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Synonyms

  • Assonia cannabina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astrapaea viscosa Sweet [unknown]
  • Hilsenbergia cannabina (Hils. & Bojer ex Hook.) Bojer [unknown]

Description

Dombeya cannabina (also called Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal bush, forest margins, and riverine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya cannabina is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and can be used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dombeya cannabina is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round fruit. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya cannabina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Dombeya cannabina

Dombeya cannabina is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern rainforests of the island.

Dombeya cannabina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya cannabina?

Dombeya cannabina

What is the common name of Dombeya cannabina?

Cannabina dombeya

Where is Dombeya cannabina 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,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.
Carl Hilsenberg (1802-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hils.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:822964-1: Based on the initial data import