Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear)
Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear) white flower clusters with small green buds along a brown branch.
Botanical name: Dombeya rotundifolia
Common name: Wild Pear
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Dombeyoideae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineThis lovely tree gets its English common name from the masses of white blooms which appear before the leaves in early spring. This is a deciduous, very fast growing tree, 3-5 ft per year. It may reach up to 30 ft in height but usually between 10 and 20 ft. The plant is used medicinally for various purposes, including a love potion made from the flowers.
Similar plants: Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear)
Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear) green textured leaves with small water droplets collected on upper surfaces
Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear) with abundant white flower clusters on dark wooden stems.
Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear) branches covered with dense clusters of small, delicate white, scented flower heads.
Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear) clusters of tan flowers and green leaves on woody brown branches
Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear) cluster of small tan flowers with fuzzy green stems and leaves.
Dombeya rotundifolia (Wild Pear) leaves display detailed veining and moisture droplets on the serrated edges.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/dombeya_rotundifolia.htm