Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
654523

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochr.) Arènes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 357 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653855



Common Names

  • Dombeya Montana
  • Mountain Dombeya
  • Mountain Wild Pear


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Description

Dombeya montana (also called 'Mountain dombeya', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a rounded crown. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests and thickets in the northern and eastern parts of the island. It prefers moist soils and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dombeya montana is a popular ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dombeya montana are white or pink, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya montana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants have established.

Where to Find Dombeya montana

Dombeya montana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the country.

Dombeya montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya montana?

Dombeya montana

What is the family of Dombeya montana?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Dombeya montana 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2775099: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.