Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
principis
ID:
1141938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 82 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141276

Common Names

  • Sterculia principis
  • Prince's Sterculia
  • Prince Sterculia

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Description

Sterculia principis (also called Sterculia principis, 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 principis 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 principis 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 Prince-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia principis is a slow-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Sterculia principis

Sterculia principis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

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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