Dombeya trimorphotricha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 345 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654010
Common Names
- Dombeya Trimorphotricha
- Trimorphotricha Dombeya
- Trimorphotricha's Dombeya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya trimorphotricha (also called Three-Haired Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in wooded grassland and bushveld habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya trimorphotricha is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dombeya trimorphotricha are white or pink and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya trimorphotricha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Dombeya trimorphotricha
Dombeya trimorphotricha is native to Madagascar and can be found in the humid forests of the eastern part of the island.
Dombeya trimorphotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya trimorphotricha?
Dombeya trimorphotricha
What is the common name of Dombeya trimorphotricha?
African boxwood
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya trimorphotricha?
It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar
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-2775241: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.