Sterculia allenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.L.Taylor ex Al.Rodr. & D.Santam.
Source:
tro
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 25(1): 15. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141213
Common Names
- Sterculia allenii
- Allen's Sterculia
- Allen's False Buttonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sterculia allenii (also called Allen's Sterculia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. It is native to Africa, and can be found in open forests, scrub, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Sterculia allenii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sterculia allenii has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sterculia allenii is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Sterculia allenii
Sterculia allenii is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Sterculia genus
Sterculia edelfeltii, Sterculia ellipticifolia, Sterculia elmeri, Sterculia fanaiho, Sterculia foetida, Sterculia forsteri, Sterculia chlamydothyrsa, Sterculia carrii, Sterculia chrysodasys, Sterculia cinerea, Sterculia hewittii, Sterculia harmandii, Sterculia hypochroa, Sterculia hyposticta, Sterculia insularis, Sterculia gilva, Sterculia gracilipes, Sterculia guttata, Sterculia aberrans, Sterculia backeri, Sterculia balanghas, Sterculia banksiana, Sterculia blumei, Sterculia bracteata, Sterculia campaniflora, Sterculia acuminatissima, Sterculia africana, Sterculia apetala, Sterculia arabica, Sterculia ampla, Sterculia pojoira, Sterculia peekelii, Sterculia perryae, Sterculia pruriens, Sterculia ponapensis, Sterculia oblonga, Sterculia palauensis, Sterculia oblongata, Sterculia papuana, Sterculia parkinsonii, Sterculia pseudopeltata, Sterculia rhinopetala, Sterculia rhoidifolia, Sterculia rhynchocarpa, Sterculia rhynchophylla, Sterculia ripicola, Sterculia rubiginosa, Sterculia rugosa, Sterculia sangirensis, Sterculia quadrifida,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-30401769: Based on the initial data import
Elizabeth L. Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Taylor' in the authors string.