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General Information

Dombeya tulearensis is a much-branched shrub or a smallt tree that can grow up to 9 metres tall. The bole can be up to 20cm in diameter[, ].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of fibre.
Dombeya tulearensis is found in three protected areas. It is threatened mainly by the destruction of its habitat which will induce a continuing decline in the number of subpopulations and quality of its habitat. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - southern Madagascar

Habitat

Dry (or sometimes subhumid) forests and brush, growing on sand or rocky soils including granite ,sometimes also found along waterways; at elevations from 100 - 1,000 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	7.00 m
Pollinators	Bees
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[].
The flowers are sweetly scented[].

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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