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General Information

Dombeya digyna is a tree or a shrub that can grow up to 15 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood and fibre.
Dombeya digyna experiences continuing decline because of annual fire and forest exploitation. It is projected that the ongoing loss of its habitat will induce a strong continuing decline in the number of subpopulations. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - northwest Madagascar

Habitat

Dry forests on sandy soils; at elevations up to 1,100 - 1,200 metres[]

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

In cultivation, species in this genus generally grow best in a moist but well-drained, fertile soil and a position in full sun or partial shade[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The bark is a source of fibre[].

The semi-soft wood is used for fencing[].

Propagation

Seed is very small but can be extracted from fully ripened, dry flower heads. Its viability declines within 3 months, so fresh seed has to be used for sowing. Seed is to be sown in properly drained seedbeds. Seedlings emerge in about 3 weeks[].
Cuttings of semi-ripe wood, preferably with some bottom heat to encourage rooting[].

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