Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chicomendesii
ID:
1237399

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236737

Common Names

  • Sterculia chicomendesii
  • Chicomendes' Sterculia
  • Sterculia

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Description

Sterculia chicomendesii (also called S. chicomendesii, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a thick stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia chicomendesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sterculia chicomendesii has small, yellow, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia chicomendesii is a perennial herb, native to the western United States. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Sterculia chicomendesii

Sterculia chicomendesii is found in Brazil.

Sterculia chicomendesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia chicomendesii?

Sterculia chicomendesii

What is the common name of Sterculia chicomendesii?

Chicomendesii Sterculia

What is the habitat of Sterculia chicomendesii?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

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-50091204: Based on the initial data import
Elizabeth L. Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Taylor' in the authors string.