Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst.) Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 6: 225 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653948
Common Names
- Dombeya rotundifolia
- Rotundifolia Dombeya
- Rotundifolia Dombeya
Synonyms
- Xeropetalum rotundifolium Hochst. [unknown]
- Assonia cuanzensis Hiern [unknown]
- Assonia densiflora (Planch. ex Harv.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Assonia myriantha (K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Assonia rotundifolia (Hochst.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Dombeya cerasiflora Exell [unknown]
- Dombeya condensiflora De Wild. [unknown]
- Dombeya cuanzensis (Hiern) Welw. ex K.Schum. [unknown]
- Dombeya damarana K.Schum. [unknown]
- Dombeya delevoyi De Wild. [unknown]
- Dombeya densiflora Planch. ex Harv. [unknown]
- Dombeya dinteri Schinz [unknown]
- Dombeya gossweileri Exell [unknown]
- Dombeya melanostigma K.Schum. & Engl. [unknown]
- Dombeya myriantha K.Schum. [unknown]
- Dombeya ringoetii De Wild. [unknown]
- Dombeya rotundifolia velutina Verd. [unknown]
- Dombeya subdichotoma De Wild. [unknown]
- Dombeya rotundifolia rotundifolia [unknown]
Description
Dombeya rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia
Dombeya rotundifolia is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Dombeya rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya rotundifolia?
Dombeya rotundifolia
What are the common names of Dombeya rotundifolia?
Round-leaved dombeya, Round-leaved wild pear
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya rotundifolia?
Dry deciduous forests and thickets
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