Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ficulnea
ID:
654379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 488 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653711



Common Names

  • Dombeya ficulnea
  • Coral Tree
  • Wild Pear


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Synonyms

  • Assonia ficulnea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dombeya orbicularis Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya punctata ficulnea (Baill.) Arènes [unknown]
  • Dombeya scabrida Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya scabrida helvola Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya scabrida repanda Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya scabrida rotundifolia Cordem. [unknown]
  • Dombeya ficulnea ficulnea [unknown]

Description

Dombeya ficulnea (also called Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It has a smooth grey bark and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to South Africa and grows in forest margins and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya ficulnea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dombeya ficulnea are white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with white or pink flowers and yellow centers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya ficulnea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Dombeya ficulnea

Dombeya ficulnea is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Dombeya ficulnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya ficulnea?

Dombeya ficulnea

What is the family of Dombeya ficulnea?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Dombeya ficulnea?

Pink Wild Pear

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