Dombeya longibracteolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seyani
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60: 415 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653801
Common Names
- Dombeya Longibracteolata
- Long-Bract Dombeya
- Long-Bract Wild Pear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya longibracteolata (also called Long-bracted dombeya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Malvaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces. It grows in rocky grassland, in bushveld, and in dry woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya longibracteolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Elaeocarpus subisensis are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya longibracteolata 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 longibracteolata
Dombeya longibracteolata is native to Madagascar.
Dombeya longibracteolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya longibracteolata?
Dombeya longibracteolata
What are the common names of Dombeya longibracteolata?
Long-bracted dombeya, Long-bracted wild pear
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya longibracteolata?
Dry deciduous forests and thickets
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
Jameson Henry Seyani (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seyani' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958279-1: Based on the initial data import