Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 319 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653789
Common Names
- Dombeya Ledermannii
- Ledermann's Dombeya
- Ledermann's Wild Pear
Synonyms
- Dombeya discolor Engl. [unknown]
Description
Dombeya ledermannii (also called Ledermann's dombeya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Malvaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces. It grows in rocky grassland, in bushveld, and in dry woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya ledermannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dombeya ledermannii are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya ledermannii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Dombeya ledermannii
Dombeya ledermannii is native to Madagascar.
Dombeya ledermannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya ledermannii?
Dombeya ledermannii
What is the family of Dombeya ledermannii?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Dombeya ledermannii?
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,