Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinqueseta
ID:
654593

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Delile) Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73: 263 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653925



Common Names

  • Dombeya quinqueseta
  • Quinquesetous Dombeya
  • Quinquesetous Wild Pear


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Synonyms

  • Xeropetalum quinquesetum Delile [unknown]
  • Xeropetalum multiflorum Endl. [unknown]
  • Xeropetalum minus Endl. [unknown]
  • Assonia huillensis Hiern [unknown]
  • Assonia quinqueseta (Delile) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Assonia reticulata (Mast.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dombeya alascha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Dombeya atacorensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Dombeya delilei Planch. [unknown]
  • Dombeya huillensis (Hiern) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Dombeya minor (Endl.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Dombeya multiflora (Endl.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Dombeya multiflora senegalensis (Planch.) Aubrév. [unknown]
  • Dombeya multiflora vestita K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Dombeya quinqueseta senegalensis (Planch.) Keay [unknown]
  • Dombeya quinqueseta vestita (K.Schum.) Bamps [unknown]
  • Dombeya reticulata Mast. [unknown]
  • Dombeya senegalensis Planch. [unknown]

Description

Dombeya quinqueseta (also called 'Five-set 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 quinqueseta 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

Dombeya quinqueseta has white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, winged fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya quinqueseta 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 quinqueseta

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

Dombeya quinqueseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya quinqueseta?

Dombeya quinqueseta

What is the family of Dombeya quinqueseta?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Dombeya quinqueseta 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-2775163: Based on the initial data import
Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.