Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
476642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 198 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475974



Common Names

  • Multiflora Paradombeya
  • Multiflora Dombeya
  • Multiflora Dombey


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Description

Paradombeya multiflora (also called Many-Flowered Paradombeya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a conical or columnar shape and leathery, dark green leaves. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago and is found in humid and wet forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.

Uses & Benefits

Paradombeya multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paradombeya multiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paradombeya multiflora is a terrestrial species native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia. It is a small, clumping plant with succulent leaves and small white flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix, in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Paradombeya multiflora

Paradombeya multiflora is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Paradombeya multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paradombeya multiflora?

Paradombeya multiflora

What is the common name of Paradombeya multiflora?

Multi-flowered paradombeya

What is the natural habitat of Paradombeya multiflora?

Woodlands and forests in Madagascar

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,