Dombeya mauritiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Friedmann
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 20: 439 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653835
Common Names
- Dombeya Mauritiana
- Mauritian Dombeya
- Mauritian Wild Pear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya mauritiana (also called 'Mauritius dombeya', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a rounded crown. It is native to Mauritius, where it is found in humid forests and thickets in the northern and eastern parts of the island. It prefers moist soils and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya mauritiana is a popular ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dombeya mauritiana are white or pink, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya mauritiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants have established.
Where to Find Dombeya mauritiana
Dombeya mauritiana is native to Madagascar.
Dombeya mauritiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya mauritiana?
Dombeya mauritiana
What are the common names of Dombeya mauritiana?
Wild pear, Natal wild pear
What are the growing requirements for Dombeya mauritiana?
Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and regular watering
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2775079: Based on the initial data import
Francis Friedmann (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Friedmann' in the authors string.