Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 494 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653946
Common Names
- Dombeya rottleroides
- Rottleroides Dombeya
- Rottleroides Dombeya
Synonyms
- Assonia rottlerodes Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Dombeya rottleroides (also called Rottleroides 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 rottleroides 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 rottleroides is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya rottleroides 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 rottleroides
Dombeya rottleroides is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Dombeya rottleroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya rottleroides?
Dombeya rottleroides
What are the common names of Dombeya rottleroides?
Rottleroides dombeya, Rottleroides wild pear
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya rottleroides?
Dry deciduous forests and thickets
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