Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 286 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653758
Common Names
- Dombeya humbertiana
- Coral Tree
- Wild Pear
Description
Dombeya humbertiana (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 humbertiana 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
Dombeya humbertiana has white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, winged fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya humbertiana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Dombeya humbertiana
Dombeya humbertiana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the country.
Dombeya humbertiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya humbertiana?
Dombeya humbertiana
What is the family of Dombeya humbertiana?
Sterculiaceae
What is the native range of Dombeya humbertiana?
Madagascar
Species in the Dombeya genus
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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,