Dombeya gautieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr & Skema
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 305 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746399
Common Names
- Dombeya gautieri
- Gautieri Dombeya
- Dombeya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya gautieri (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya gautieri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dombeya gautieri has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya gautieri is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in early spring.
Where to Find Dombeya gautieri
Dombeya gautieri is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Dombeya gautieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya gautieri?
Dombeya gautieri
What is the common name of Dombeya gautieri?
Gautieri dombeya
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya gautieri?
It is found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region
Species in the Dombeya genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899673: Based on the initial data import
Cynthia Skema: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skema' in the authors string.
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.