Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 426 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653942
Common Names
- Dombeya rosacea
- Rosacea Dombeya
- Rosacea Dombeya
Description
Dombeya rosacea (also called Rosy 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 rosacea 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 flower of Dombeya rosacea is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya rosacea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Dombeya rosacea
Dombeya rosacea is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the country.
Dombeya rosacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya rosacea?
Dombeya rosacea
What are the common names of Dombeya rosacea?
Wild pear, Natal wild pear
What are the growing requirements for Dombeya rosacea?
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,