Firmiana hainanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Commun. Forest Res. Inst., Bogor 54: 30 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691037
Common Names
- Firmiana hainanensis
- Hainan Firmiana
- Hainan Chinese Parasol Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Firmiana hainanensis (also called Hainanensis, 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 hainanensis 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 hainanensis 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 hainanensis 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 hainanensis
Firmiana hainanensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Firmiana hainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Firmiana hainanensis?
Firmiana hainanensis
What is the family of Firmiana hainanensis?
Sterculiaceae
Where is Firmiana hainanensis 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-2812987: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.