Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
492448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tantra

Source:
ksu

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gen. Sterculia in Malesia : 109 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491780

Common Names

  • Sterculia papuana
  • Papuana Sterculia
  • Papuana's Sterculia

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Description

Sterculia papuana (also called Papuan Sterculia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to New Guinea. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with leaves that are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia papuana is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an astringent and a tonic. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sterculia papuana is a white, fragrant, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia papuana is a large, deciduous tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 5 cm tall and grown in full sun.

Where to Find Sterculia papuana

Sterculia papuana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sterculia papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia papuana?

Sterculia papuana

What type of plant is Sterculia papuana?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Sterculiaceae

Where is Sterculia papuana found?

It is native to New Guinea

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,

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