198 Species in Genus Dombeya

Dombeya: A Floral Fascination

My name is Ferb Vu, and I’m captivated by the genus Dombeya. These flowering plants, belonging to the expansive Malvaceae family, are a testament to nature’s artistry. Originally from Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands, they’ve found homes in gardens worldwide. What draws me to them is their sheer diversity and the captivating beauty of their blooms.

A Diverse Genus

Dombeya is a large genus, boasting 198 species. This incredible variety translates into a stunning array of colors, shapes, and sizes. From the delicate pink blossoms of Dombeya burgessiae to the vibrant red flowers of Dombeya wallichii, there’s a Dombeya to suit every taste. Some species are shrubs, while others grow into substantial trees. This diversity makes them incredibly versatile for landscaping and gardening.

Here’s a list of Dombeya species:

  1. Dombeya acuminatissima Hochr.
  2. Dombeya acutangula Cav.
  3. Dombeya aethiopica Gilli
  4. Dombeya albisquama Arènes
  5. Dombeya albotomentosa Arènes
  6. Dombeya alleizettei Arènes
  7. Dombeya amaniensis Engl.
  8. Dombeya ambalabeensis Arènes
  9. Dombeya ambatosoratrensis Arènes
  10. Dombeya ambohitrensis Arènes
  11. Dombeya ambositrensis Arènes
  12. Dombeya ameliae Guill.
  13. Dombeya amplifolia Arènes
  14. Dombeya anakaensis Arènes
  15. Dombeya andapensis Arènes
  16. Dombeya andrahomanensis Arènes
  17. Dombeya angustipetala Arènes
  18. Dombeya ankaratrensis Arènes
  19. Dombeya ankazobeensis Arènes
  20. Dombeya anonyensis Arènes
  21. Dombeya antsianakensis Baill.
  22. Dombeya apikyensis Arènes
  23. Dombeya aquifoliopsis Hochr.
  24. Dombeya asymmetrica Appleq.
  25. Dombeya australis Scott Elliot
  26. Dombeya autumnalis I.Verd.
  27. Dombeya baronii Baker
  28. Dombeya bathiei Hochr.
  29. Dombeya befotakensis Arènes
  30. Dombeya bemarivensis (Hochr.) Arènes
  31. Dombeya biumbellata Baker
  32. Dombeya blattiolens Frapp. ex Cordem.
  33. Dombeya borraginea Hochr.
  34. Dombeya breonii Baill.
  35. Dombeya brevistyla Arènes
  36. Dombeya buettneri K.Schum.
  37. Dombeya burgessiae Gerrard ex Harv.
  38. Dombeya cacuminum Hochr.
  39. Dombeya cannabina Hils. & Bojer ex Hook.
  40. Dombeya capuroniana Arènes
  41. Dombeya capuronii Arènes
  42. Dombeya catatii Hochr.
  43. Dombeya ciliata Cordem.
  44. Dombeya condensata Hochr.
  45. Dombeya coria Baill.
  46. Dombeya coriopsis Hochr.
  47. Dombeya costulatinervia Arènes
  48. Dombeya cymosa Harv.
  49. Dombeya danguyi Hochr.
  50. Dombeya decanthera Cav.
  51. Dombeya decaryana Arènes
  52. Dombeya decaryi Hochr.
  53. Dombeya delislei Arènes
  54. Dombeya dichotoma Hochr.
  55. Dombeya dichotomopsis Hochr.
  56. Dombeya digyna Hochr.
  57. Dombeya digynopsis Hochr.
  58. Dombeya divaricata Arènes
  59. Dombeya dolichophylla Arènes
  60. Dombeya dufournetii Arènes
  61. Dombeya elegans Cordem.
  62. Dombeya elliptica Bojer
  63. Dombeya erythroclada Bojer
  64. Dombeya ficulnea Baill.
  65. Dombeya flabellifolia Arènes
  66. Dombeya floribunda Baker
  67. Dombeya formosa Le Péchon & Pausé
  68. Dombeya gautieri Dorr & Skema
  69. Dombeya glaberrima Arènes
  70. Dombeya glabripes Arènes
  71. Dombeya glandulosissima Arènes
  72. Dombeya glechomifolia Baker
  73. Dombeya gracilicyma Arènes
  74. Dombeya hafodahy Arènes
  75. Dombeya hafodahyformis Arènes
  76. Dombeya hafotsy Arènes
  77. Dombeya halapo Arènes
  78. Dombeya heimii Arènes
  79. Dombeya hildebrandtii Baill.
  80. Dombeya hilsenbergii Baill.
  81. Dombeya hirsuta Bojer
  82. Dombeya hispidicyma Arènes
  83. Dombeya humbertiana Arènes
  84. Dombeya ianthotricha Arènes
  85. Dombeya ivohibeensis Arènes
  86. Dombeya kefaensis Friis & Bidgood
  87. Dombeya kirkii Mast.
  88. Dombeya laevissima Hochr.
  89. Dombeya lastii K.Schum.
  90. Dombeya latipetala Arènes
  91. Dombeya laurifolia (Bojer) Baill.
  92. Dombeya lavasoensis Arènes
  93. Dombeya leachii Wild
  94. Dombeya leandrii Arènes
  95. Dombeya lecomtei Hochr.
  96. Dombeya lecomteopsis Arènes
  97. Dombeya ledermannii Engl.
  98. Dombeya leuconeura Engl. & K.Krause
  99. Dombeya lokohensis Arènes
  100. Dombeya longebracteolata Seyani
  101. Dombeya longepedicellata Hochr.
  102. Dombeya longicuspidata Arènes
  103. Dombeya longicuspis Baill.
  104. Dombeya longifolia Baill.
  105. Dombeya longipes Baill.
  106. Dombeya × longistipula Arènes
  107. Dombeya lucida Baill.
  108. Dombeya macrophylla Arènes
  109. Dombeya macropoda Hochr.
  110. Dombeya magnifolia Arènes
  111. Dombeya mananarensis Arènes
  112. Dombeya mandenensis Arènes
  113. Dombeya mandrakensis Arènes
  114. Dombeya mangorensis Arènes
  115. Dombeya manongarivensis Hochr.
  116. Dombeya marivorahonensis Arènes
  117. Dombeya marojejyensis Arènes
  118. Dombeya megaphyllopsis Hochr.
  119. Dombeya menalohensis Arènes
  120. Dombeya merika Arènes
  121. Dombeya micrantha Appleq.
  122. Dombeya midongyensis Arènes
  123. Dombeya milleri Appleq. & Bosser
  124. Dombeya modesta Baker
  125. Dombeya modestiformis Arènes
  126. Dombeya mollis Hook.
  127. Dombeya montana (Hochr.) Arènes
  128. Dombeya oblongifolia Arènes
  129. Dombeya oblongipetala Arènes
  130. Dombeya obovalis Baill.
  131. Dombeya oligantha Arènes
  132. Dombeya palmatisecta Hochr.
  133. Dombeya parvipetala Arènes
  134. Dombeya pauciflora Appleq.
  135. Dombeya pentagonalis Arènes
  136. Dombeya perrieri Arènes
  137. Dombeya pilosa Cordem.
  138. Dombeya pilosissima Appleq. & Andriamih.
  139. Dombeya platanifolia Bojer
  140. Dombeya ploocarpa Hochr.
  141. Dombeya polyphylla K.Schum.
  142. Dombeya pubescens (Hochr.) Arènes
  143. Dombeya pulchra N.E.Br.
  144. Dombeya punctata Cav.
  145. Dombeya punctatopsis Hochr.
  146. Dombeya quinqueseta (Delile) Exell
  147. Dombeya ramiovensis (Arènes) Appleq.
  148. Dombeya ranofotsyensis Arènes
  149. Dombeya rariflora Arènes
  150. Dombeya ratovosonii Appleq. & Bosser
  151. Dombeya reclinata Cordem.
  152. Dombeya reginae Jacques
  153. Dombeya repanda Baker
  154. Dombeya rienanensis Appleq.
  155. Dombeya rodriguesiana F.Friedmann
  156. Dombeya rosacea Arènes
  157. Dombeya roseiflora Arènes
  158. Dombeya rottleroides Baill.
  159. Dombeya rotunda Arènes
  160. Dombeya rotundifolia (Hochst.) Planch.
  161. Dombeya rubricuspis Arènes
  162. Dombeya sahatavyensis Arènes
  163. Dombeya sakamaliensis Arènes
  164. Dombeya selinala Arènes
  165. Dombeya sely Arènes
  166. Dombeya seyrigiana Arènes
  167. Dombeya shupangae K.Schum.
  168. Dombeya sofiensis Arènes
  169. Dombeya somanga Arènes
  170. Dombeya spectabilis Bojer
  171. Dombeya stipulacea Baill.
  172. Dombeya suarezensis Arènes
  173. Dombeya subsquamosa Hochr.
  174. Dombeya subviscosa Hochr.
  175. Dombeya tavia Arènes
  176. Dombeya taylorii Baker f.
  177. Dombeya tiliacea (Endl.) Planch.
  178. Dombeya tomentosa Cav.
  179. Dombeya torrida (J.F.Gmel.) Bamps
  180. Dombeya tremuliformis Arènes
  181. Dombeya trimorphotricha Arènes
  182. Dombeya trohy Arènes
  183. Dombeya tsaratananensis (Hochr.) Arènes
  184. Dombeya tsiandrensis Arènes
  185. Dombeya tsiapetrokensis Arènes
  186. Dombeya tubulosoviscosa Hochr.
  187. Dombeya tulearensis Arènes
  188. Dombeya umbellata Cav.
  189. Dombeya urschiana Arènes
  190. Dombeya valou Baill.
  191. Dombeya venosa Arènes
  192. Dombeya viburniflora Bojer
  193. Dombeya viburnifloropsis Arènes
  194. Dombeya vohemarensis Appleq.
  195. Dombeya wallichii (Lindl.) Benth. ex Baill. Plant FAQs: Dombeya Tropical Hydrangea – Dombeya Wallichii
  196. Dombeya wittei De Wild. & Staner
  197. Dombeya xiphosepala Baker
  198. Dombeya xiphosepalopsis Arènes

The Allure of Dombeya Flowers

The flowers of Dombeya are their crowning glory. They often appear in clusters, creating a spectacular display of color. These pendant cymes, sometimes resembling hydrangeas or even snowball bushes, add a touch of elegance to any landscape. The individual flowers themselves are equally captivating, with their delicate petals and intricate stamens.

The colors of Dombeya flowers range from pure white to deep reds and purples. Some species even boast multicolored blossoms, adding to their visual appeal. The flowering season also varies, with some species blooming in spring and others in winter. This extended blooming period makes them a valuable addition to any garden, providing color and interest throughout the year.

Cultivating Dombeya

One of the things I appreciate about Dombeya is their relative ease of cultivation. They thrive in warm climates and prefer well-drained soil. While they appreciate regular watering, they are relatively drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning is also important to maintain their shape and encourage healthy growth. This can be done after flowering, removing any dead or crossing branches. With proper care, Dombeya plants can live for many years, providing beauty and enjoyment for generations to come.

More Than Just a Pretty Face

Beyond their ornamental value, Dombeya species have played various roles in traditional medicine and local cultures. Some species are used for their timber, while others have fibrous bark used for making rope. This practical aspect adds another layer of appreciation for this versatile genus.

A Continuing Fascination

My journey with Dombeya continues. I’m always eager to learn more about these fascinating plants, from their botanical intricacies to their cultural significance. Whether I’m admiring their beauty in a botanical garden or researching their diverse uses, Dombeya never ceases to amaze me. They are a true testament to the wonders of the natural world.

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