Dombeya oligantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 427 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653876
Common Names
- Dombeya oligantha
- Coral Tree
- Wild Pear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya oligantha (also called 'Oliganthe 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 oligantha 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 oligantha 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya oligantha is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Dombeya oligantha
Dombeya oligantha is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the country.
Dombeya oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya oligantha?
Dombeya oligantha
What is the family of Dombeya oligantha?
Sterculiaceae
Where is Dombeya oligantha 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-2775118: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.