Firmiana diversifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 185 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691035
Common Names
- Firmiana diversifolia
- Diverse-leaved Firmiana
- Diverse-leaf Chinese Parasol Tree
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- Sterculia guppyi Greenw. [unknown]
Description
Firmiana diversifolia (also called Diversifolia, 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 diversifolia 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 diversifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Firmiana diversifolia 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 diversifolia
Firmiana diversifolia is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Firmiana diversifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Firmiana diversifolia?
Firmiana diversifolia
What is the family of Firmiana diversifolia?
Sterculiaceae
Where is Firmiana diversifolia found?
China
Species in the Firmiana genus
Firmiana bracteata, Firmiana colorata, Firmiana danxiaensis, Firmiana diversifolia, Firmiana fulgens, Firmiana hainanensis, Firmiana kerrii, Firmiana kwangsiensis, Firmiana major, Firmiana malayana, Firmiana minahassae, Firmiana papuana, Firmiana pulcherrima, Firmiana simplex, Firmiana subglabra, Firmiana sumbawaensis, Firmiana calcarea,
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-2812985: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.