Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutangula
ID:
654220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Diss. 3: 123 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653552



Common Names

  • Dombeya acutangula
  • Acutangula Dombeya
  • Acutangula Wild Pear


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Synonyms

  • Pentapetes palmata (Cav.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Pentapetes tiliifolia (Cav.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Pentapetes acutangula (Cav.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Pentapetes angulosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Assonia angulata (Cav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia botryodes (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia greveana (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia palmata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia rubifolia (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia stuhlmannii (K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia tiliifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia triumfettifolia (Bojer) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Astrapaea tiliifolia (Cav.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Cavanilla acutangula (Cav.) J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cavanilla angulata (Cav.) J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cavanilla palmata J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cavanilla tiliifolia J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Dombeya acutangula palmata (Cav.) Arènes [unknown]
  • Dombeya acutangula rosea F.Friedmann [unknown]
  • Dombeya acutangula tiliifolia (Cav.) Arènes [unknown]
  • Dombeya angulata Cav. [unknown]
  • Dombeya borraginopsis Hochr. [unknown]
  • Dombeya botryoides Baker [unknown]
  • Dombeya cincinnata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Dombeya cordifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Dombeya greveana Baill. [unknown]
  • Dombeya greveana metameropsis (Hochr.) Arènes [unknown]
  • Dombeya leucorrhoea K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Dombeya metameropsis Hochr. [unknown]
  • Dombeya metameropsis belambanensis Hochr. [unknown]
  • Dombeya metameropsis kitombaensis Hochr. [unknown]
  • Dombeya palmata Cav. [unknown]
  • Dombeya palmatiformis Arènes [unknown]
  • Dombeya quinquecostata Arènes [unknown]
  • Dombeya rubifolia Baill. [unknown]
  • Dombeya stuhlmannii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Dombeya tiliifolia Cav. [unknown]
  • Dombeya triumfettifolia Bojer [unknown]
  • Dombeya urenoides Hochr. [unknown]
  • Dombeya cincinnata stuhlmannii (K.Schum.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Dombeya acutangula acutangula [unknown]

Description

Dombeya acutangula (also called 'Wild Pear', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4–6 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya acutangula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dombeya acutangula has white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya acutangula is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C (50°F).

Where to Find Dombeya acutangula

Dombeya acutangula is native to Madagascar.

Dombeya acutangula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya acutangula?

Dombeya acutangula

What type of plant is Dombeya acutangula?

It is a shrub or small tree.

Where does Dombeya acutangula grow?

It is native to tropical Africa.

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,

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