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
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.
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,