Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
654376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Diss. 3: 128 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653708

Common Names

  • Dombeya ferruginea
  • Coral Tree
  • Wild Pear

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Synonyms

  • Pentapetes ferruginea (Cav.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Assonia ferruginea (Cav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia ovata (Cav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia viburnoides DC. [unknown]
  • Cavanilla ferruginea (Cav.) J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cavanilla ovata (Cav.) J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Dombeya ovata Cav. [unknown]
  • Dombeya viburnoides (DC.) Cordem. [unknown]
  • Pentapetes ovata (Cav.) Poir. [unknown]

Description

Dombeya ferruginea (also called Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It has a smooth grey bark and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to South Africa and grows in forest margins and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dombeya ferruginea sub. borbonica F.Friedmann

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dombeya ferruginea are white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with white or pink flowers and yellow centers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya ferruginea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Dombeya ferruginea

Dombeya ferruginea is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Dombeya ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya ferruginea?

Dombeya ferruginea

What is the family of Dombeya ferruginea?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Dombeya ferruginea?

Pink Wild Pear

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