Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colorata
ID:
691699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Pterocymbium : 235 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691032



Common Names

  • Firmiana colorata
  • Colored Firmiana
  • Colored Chinese Parasol Tree


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia rubicunda Wall. [unknown]
  • Clompanus colorata (Roxb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Erythropsis colorata (Roxb.) Burkill [unknown]
  • Erythropsis roxburghiana Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Firmiana rubriflora Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Sterculia colorata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Karaka colorata (Roxb.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Firmiana colorata (also called Colorata, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions and grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Firmiana colorata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of wood and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Firmiana colorata has white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Firmiana colorata is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate through division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Firmiana colorata

Firmiana colorata is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Firmiana colorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Firmiana colorata?

Firmiana colorata

What is the family of Firmiana colorata?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Firmiana colorata found?

China

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2812982: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.