Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 39: 125 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653996
Common Names
- Dombeya Taylorii
- Taylorii Dombeya
- Taylorii's Dombeya
Description
Dombeya taylorii (also called Taylor's Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in wooded grassland and bushveld habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dombeya taylorii 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 taylorii are white or pink and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dombeya taylorii 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 taylorii
Dombeya taylorii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the humid forests of the eastern part of the island.
Dombeya taylorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dombeya taylorii?
Dombeya taylorii
What is the common name of Dombeya taylorii?
African boxwood
What is the natural habitat of Dombeya taylorii?
It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar
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,