Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 295 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653563
Common Names
- Dombeya alleizettei
- Alleizettei Dombeya
- Alleizettei Wild Pear
Description
Dombeya alleizettei (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 alleizettei 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 alleizettei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya alleizettei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Dombeya alleizettei
Dombeya alleizettei is native to Madagascar.
Dombeya alleizettei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya alleizettei?
Dombeya alleizettei
What type of plant is Dombeya alleizettei?
A shrub
Where is Dombeya alleizettei native to?
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,