Dombeya rotundifolia Hochst.
Family: Malvaceae
Common names: wild pear (English); drolpeer (Afrikaans); iNhliziyonkhulu (Zulu); mohlabaphala (N. Sotho); motubane (Tswana); nsihaphukuma (Tsonga)
The wild pear tree is loved for its white flowers that bloom before the leaves. It grows quickly and can get quite tall. The tree’s flowers attract bees and butterflies, and its wood is strong and resistant to termites. It’s used in farms for wood and medicine, and even for making ropes.
Die drolpeerboom is geliefd vir sy wit blomme. Dit groei vinnig en kan redelik hoog word. Die boom se blomme lok bye en skoenlappers, en sy hout is sterk en bestand teen termiete. Dit word op plase gebruik vir hout en medisyne, en selfs vir die maak van toue.
