Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blumei
ID:
492381

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 515 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491713

Common Names

  • Sterculia blumei
  • Blumei
  • Blumei Sterculia

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Synonyms

  • Southwellia blumei (G.Don) Wight [unknown]
  • Clompanus blumei (G.Don) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sterculia blumei (also called Blume's Sterculia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia blumei 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 blumei 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 blumei is a species of plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen tree that grows in tropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Sterculia blumei

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

Sterculia blumei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia blumei?

Sterculia blumei

What is the family of Sterculia blumei?

Sterculiaceae

What is the common name of Sterculia blumei?

Blume's 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,