Dombeya brevistyla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 342 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653631
Common Names
- Short-Style Dombeya
- Short-Style Ball Tree
- Short-Style Coral Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya brevistyla (also called 'Short-styled Dombeya', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Africa. It has a short trunk and a dense, rounded crown, and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya brevistyla 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 brevistyla is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round fruit. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya brevistyla 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 brevistyla
Dombeya brevistyla is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern rainforests of the island.
Dombeya brevistyla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya brevistyla?
Dombeya brevistyla
What is the common name of Dombeya brevistyla?
Brevistyla dombeya
Where is Dombeya brevistyla 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2774882: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.