Dombeya elliptica

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 25 m tall. It is covered with hairs. The trunk is 25 cm across. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are 11 cm long by 7 cm wide. The base is rounded and there are teeth along the edge. The flowers are in a group with many flowers in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is a capsule.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Assonia elliptica Kuntze;