Dombeya pentagonalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Candollea 16: 349 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653890
Common Names
- Dombeya pentagonalis
- Coral Tree
- Wild Pear
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dombeya pentagonalis (also called 'Pentagonal 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 pentagonalis is often used as an 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 pentagonalis are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dombeya pentagonalis 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 pentagonalis
Dombeya pentagonalis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the country.
Dombeya pentagonalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya pentagonalis?
Dombeya pentagonalis
What is the family of Dombeya pentagonalis?
Sterculiaceae
Where is Dombeya pentagonalis 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-2775130: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.