Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Candollea 3: 16 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653667
Common Names
- Danguy's Dombeya
- Danguy's Ball Tree
- Danguy's Coral Tree
Description
Dombeya danguyi (also called wild custard apple, wild pear, or wild peach, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Madagascar. It has large, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya danguyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dombeya danguyi is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round fruit. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya danguyi 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 danguyi
Dombeya danguyi is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern rainforests of the island.
Dombeya danguyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya danguyi?
Dombeya danguyi
What type of plant is Dombeya danguyi?
A shrub
Where is Dombeya danguyi 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,