Common Name: Hatapiso

General Information

Dombeya ranofotsyensis is a large shrub or a small tree[]
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
Dombeya ranofotsyensis is known only from six subpopulations and has been collected in one protected area. It is threatened mainly by destruction of its habitat, which induces a continuous decline in the number of subpopulations and the quality of habitat, as well as an important decline of its extent of occurrence. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - southeast Madagascar

Habitat

Humid and transitional forest to dry forest, bush and thickets, usually on gneiss; at elevations up to 780 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
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

The wood is used for construction although the plant does not attain a large size[].

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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