Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ratovosonii
ID:
1302838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Appleq. & Bosser

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 581 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315292



Common Names

  • Dombeya ratovosonii
  • Ratovosonii Dombeya
  • Wild Pear


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Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dombeya ratovosonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dombeya ratovosonii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dombeya ratovosonii

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

Dombeya ratovosonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dombeya ratovosonii?

Dombeya ratovosonii

What type of plant is Dombeya ratovosonii?

A shrub

Where is Dombeya ratovosonii 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.