Dombeya burgessiae
About
Dombeya burgessiae, the rosemound, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to seasonally dry areas of tropical Africa, and has been introduced to Pakistan, Assam, and Trinidad and Tobago. A variable shrub or multi-stemmed tree from 2 to 8 m tall, it is used for its fiber, wood, its edible pith, and for friction sticks to make fire. It is occasionally planted as an ornamental.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
The rosemound is valued for its fiber and wood, making it useful in various applications. Additionally, its pith can be eaten, and it has historical significance for creating friction sticks to start fires, showcasing its practical uses in survival situations.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
If you're planting a rosemound, make sure to give it enough space as it can grow quite tall. A good tip is to plant it in well-drained soil to help it thrive.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The rosemound has edible pith, which can be consumed, but it’s not commonly used in human cooking. If you come across it, you might want to explore its taste, but be cautious as it’s not a staple food.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dombeya burgessiae
- Slug
- dombeya-burgessiae
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Dombeya
- Species
- burgessiae
- Wikidata QID
- Q3030266
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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