Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morobeensis
ID:
492566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tantra

Source:
ksu

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Sterculia in Malesia : 54 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491898

Common Names

  • Morobeensis Sterculia
  • Morobeensis
  • Sterculia Morobeensis

Searching for Sterculia morobeensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Sterculia morobeensis (also called Morobe Sterculia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to Papua New Guinea, where it is found in lowland forests. It is found in a variety of habitats, including primary and secondary forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sterculia morobeensis 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.

Searching for Sterculia morobeensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia morobeensis 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 morobeensis

Sterculia morobeensis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sterculia morobeensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia morobeensis?

Sterculia morobeensis

What is the family of Sterculia morobeensis?

Sterculiaceae

What is the common name of Sterculia morobeensis?

Morobe 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,

References