Dombeya umbellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1787
Citation Micro:
Diss. 3: 127 (1787)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654018
Common Names
- Dombeya Umbellata
- Umbellata Dombeya
- Umbellata's Dombeya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya umbellata (also called Umbel 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 umbellata 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 umbellata are white or pink and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya umbellata 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 umbellata
Dombeya umbellata is native to Madagascar and can be found in the humid forests of the eastern part of the island.
Dombeya umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya umbellata?
Dombeya umbellata
What is the common name of Dombeya umbellata?
African boxwood
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya umbellata?
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-2775249: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.