Dombeya wallichii (Lindl.) K.Schum.

Large shrub or small tree with lobed, cordate leaves and drooping umbels of scarlet flowers.  To 9m.  [RHSD, Hortus].

Horticultural & Botanical History

‘Supposed to be a native of Madagascar, but was first sent to this country by the indefatigable Dr. Wallich. whose valued name it bears.  It grows to a small tree, with spreading branches and leaves frequently more than a foot in diameter, forming a fine shade.  [LBC no.1445/1828].  Introduced to Britain in 1820.  [JD].

History at Camden Park

Desideratum to Loddiges, 6th January 1845.  [MP A2933-2, p.28].  Not recorded as grown here.

Notes

Published Mar 12, 2009 - 03:49 PM | Last updated Mar 06, 2010 - 05:18 PM

Illustrated are the cordate leaves and a drooping umbel of scarlet flowers. Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet o.1445, 1828.

Dombeya wallichii (Lindl.) K.Schum. | LBC no.1445/1828 as Astrapaea wallichii | RBGS

More details about Dombeya wallichii (Lindl.) K.Schum.
Family Sterculiaceae
Category
Region of origin

Madagascar
Synonyms
  • Astrapaea wallichii Lindl.
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Astrapaea Wallichii 
Confidence level high