Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
654382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 325 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653714

Common Names

  • Dombeya floribunda
  • Coral Tree
  • Wild Pear

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Synonyms

  • Assonia floribunda Kuntze [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dombeya floribunda 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 floribunda is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall in its native habitat. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Dombeya floribunda

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

Dombeya floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya floribunda?

Dombeya floribunda

What is the family of Dombeya floribunda?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Dombeya floribunda?

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