Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guttata
ID:
492321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bengal. : 50 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491653

Common Names

  • Sterculia guttata
  • Guttata
  • Guttata Sterculia

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Synonyms

  • Astrodendrum malabaricum Dennst. [unknown]
  • Clompanus malabarica (Dennst.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sterculia guttata (also called Spotted Sterculia, among many other common names) is a tree that is native to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia guttata 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 guttata 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 guttata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Sterculia guttata

Sterculia guttata can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Sterculia guttata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia guttata?

Sterculia guttata

What is the common name of Sterculia guttata?

Spotted Sterculia

What is the natural habitat of Sterculia guttata?

Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia

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,

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