Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
impressinervis
ID:
1141926

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.H.Hsue

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 15(1): 82 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141264

Common Names

  • Sterculia impressinervis
  • Impressed-veined Sterculia
  • Impressed-vein Sterculia

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Description

Sterculia impressinervis (also called Sterculia impressinervis, among many other common names) is a small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It grows in open forests, woodlands, and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia impressinervis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sterculia impressinervis has large, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are large, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with impressed-veined leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia impressinervis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and ensure that the soil is kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Sterculia impressinervis

Sterculia impressinervis is native to tropical regions of Africa.

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-30401912: Based on the initial data import
Hsiang Hao Hsue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.H.Hsue' in the authors string.