Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
492554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 21: 527 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491886

Common Names

  • Membranacea Sterculia
  • Membranacea
  • Sterculia Membranacea

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Description

Sterculia membranacea (also called Membranaceous Sterculia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Bangladesh. It has a round crown and can grow up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-elliptic in shape. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and is found in lowland forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia membranacea is used as a food source, for its wood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sterculia membranacea are yellow-green in color and are borne in clusters at the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and hairless.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia membranacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, light soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sterculia membranacea

Sterculia membranacea is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Sterculia membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia membranacea?

Sterculia membranacea

What is the family of Sterculia membranacea?

Sterculiaceae

What is the common name of Sterculia membranacea?

Membranaceous 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,