Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
654699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arènes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 436 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654031

Common Names

  • Dombeya Venosa
  • Venosa Dombeya
  • Venosa's Dombeya

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Description

Dombeya venosa (also called Veined 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 venosa 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 venosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya venosa 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 venosa

Dombeya venosa is native to Madagascar and can be found in the humid forests of the eastern part of the island.

Dombeya venosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya venosa?

Dombeya venosa

What is the common name of Dombeya venosa?

African boxwood

What is the natural habitat of Dombeya venosa?

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-2775261: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.