Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 493 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653985
Common Names
- Stipulacea Dombeya
- Dombeya Stipulacea
- Stipulacea
Synonyms
- Assonia stipulacea Kuntze [unknown]
- Dombeya stipulacea stipulacea [unknown]
Description
Dombeya stipulacea (also called Stipulate Dombeya, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to Madagascar. It has a rounded crown with grey-brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves. It produces clusters of fragrant, pink to white flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya stipulacea is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dombeya stipulacea are white or pink and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya stipulacea is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Dombeya stipulacea
Dombeya stipulacea is native to Madagascar and can be found in the humid forests of the eastern part of the island.
Dombeya stipulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya stipulacea?
Dombeya stipulacea
What are the common names of Dombeya stipulacea?
Stipulate dombeya, Stipulate wild pear
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya stipulacea?
Dry deciduous forests and thickets
Species in the Dombeya genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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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,