Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) K.Schum.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 12(3): 8. 1886 [1 Mar 1886]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491748
Common Names
- Sterculia pruriens
- Pruriens Sterculia
- Pruriens's Sterculia
Synonyms
- Sterculia ivira Sw. [unknown]
- Sterculia crinita Cav. [unknown]
- Clompanus pruriens (Aubl.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Ivira pruriens Aubl. [unknown]
- Sterculia pruriens grandiflora Ducke [unknown]
Description
Sterculia pruriens (also called Prurient Sterculia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. 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 pruriens 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 pruriens is a white, fragrant, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sterculia pruriens 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 pruriens
Sterculia pruriens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Sterculia pruriens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sterculia pruriens?
Sterculia pruriens
What is the family of Sterculia pruriens?
Sterculiaceae
What is the common name of Sterculia pruriens?
Pruriens 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,