Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
1324660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Le Péchon & Pausé

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 425 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337114



Common Names

  • Dombeya formosa
  • Formosa Dombeya
  • Formosa Wild Pear


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Description

Dombeya formosa (also called Beautiful Dombeya, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a height of up to 5 m. It is native to South Africa, and is found in forests, thickets and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya formosa is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dombeya formosa has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya formosa is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dombeya formosa

Dombeya formosa is native to Madagascar.

Dombeya formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya formosa?

Dombeya formosa

What is the natural habitat of Dombeya formosa?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Dombeya formosa?

May to July

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

Timothée Le Péchon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Péchon' in the authors string.
Jean-Bernard Pausé: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pausé' in the authors string.