Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balanghas
ID:
492369

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1007 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491701

Common Names

  • Sterculia balanghas
  • Balanghas
  • Balanghas Sterculia

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Synonyms

  • Sterculia citrifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Southwellia angustifolia Wight [unknown]
  • Southwellia balanghas (L.) Spach [unknown]
  • Sterculia angustifolia Roxb. ex G.Don [illegitimate]
  • Balanghas telabo Raf. [unknown]

Description

Sterculia balanghas (also called Balanghas sterculia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and is found in moist, evergreen forests. It has white to pink flowers and its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia balanghas is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. The leaves are also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sterculia balanghas are yellowish-green, with four petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia balanghas is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Sterculia balanghas

Sterculia balanghas is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sterculia balanghas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia balanghas?

Sterculia balanghas

What is the family of Sterculia balanghas?

Sterculiaceae

What is the common name of Sterculia balanghas?

Balanghas Sterculia

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,