Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 494 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653630
Common Names
- Breon's Dombeya
- Breon's Ball Tree
- Breon's Coral Tree
Description
Dombeya breonii (also called Breon's Dombeya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a shrub with toothed leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya breonii 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 flower of Dombeya breonii is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round fruit. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya breonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Dombeya breonii
Dombeya breonii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern rainforests of the island.
Dombeya breonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya breonii?
Dombeya breonii
What is the common name of Dombeya breonii?
Breon's dombeya
Where is Dombeya breonii 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,