Dombeya roseiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 341 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653945
Common Names
- Dombeya roseiflora
- Roseiflora Dombeya
- Roseiflora Dombeya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya roseiflora (also called Rose-flowered Dombeya, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to Madagascar. It has a rounded crown with grey-brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves. It produces clusters of fragrant, pink to white flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya roseiflora 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 roseiflora 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya roseiflora 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 roseiflora
Dombeya roseiflora is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Dombeya roseiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya roseiflora?
Dombeya roseiflora
What are the common names of Dombeya roseiflora?
Rose-flowered dombeya, Rose-flowered wild pear
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya roseiflora?
Dry deciduous forests and thickets
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-2775181: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.