Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
milleri
ID:
1302834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Appleq. & Bosser

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 580 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315288



Common Names

  • Dombeya milleri
  • Mille's Dombeya
  • Mille's Wild Pear


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Description

Dombeya milleri (also called 'Wild Pear' and 'Pink Wild Pear', among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree or shrub native to South Africa. It has white flowers with pink centers, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a smooth texture. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya milleri can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dombeya milleri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya milleri is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Dombeya milleri

Dombeya milleri can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Dombeya milleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya milleri?

Dombeya milleri

What type of plant is Dombeya milleri?

A shrub

Where is Dombeya milleri native to?

Madagascar

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

Wendy Linn Applequist: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Appleq.' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.