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General Information

Dombeya mangorensis is a shrub or a small tree with long lianoid branches[]
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of fibre.
Dombeya mangorensis is only known from one locality and the forests in this area are under great threat from human activity. The plant is classified as 'Critically Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2014)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - eastern central Madagascar

Habitat

Humid forests[]

Properties

Conservation Status	Critically Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	0.00 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

A good quality fibre obtained from the bark is used for making ropes[].

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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