Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bathiei
ID:
654274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Candollea 3: 25 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653606



Common Names

  • Bathie's Dombeya
  • Bathie's Ball Tree
  • Bathie's Coral Tree


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Description

Dombeya bathiei (also called Bathiei, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in humid forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya bathiei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dombeya bathiei are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and have a hard texture. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya bathiei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Dombeya bathiei

Dombeya bathiei is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern rainforests of the island.

Dombeya bathiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya bathiei?

Dombeya bathiei

What is the common name of Dombeya bathiei?

Bathie's dombeya

Where is Dombeya bathiei 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,