Status:
valid
Authors:
Cordem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion : 312 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653647
Common Names
- Ciliate Dombeya
- Ciliate Ball Tree
- Ciliate Coral Tree
Synonyms
- Dombeya pilosa brachypoda Cordem. [unknown]
- Dombeya umbellatiformis Arènes [unknown]
Description
Dombeya ciliata (also called Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal bush, forest margins, and riverine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya ciliata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dombeya ciliata 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 ciliata 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 ciliata
Dombeya ciliata is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern rainforests of the island.
Dombeya ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya ciliata?
Dombeya ciliata
What is the common name of Dombeya ciliata?
Ciliate dombeya
Where is Dombeya ciliata native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Dombeya genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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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,