Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerrii
ID:
691706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 5: 389 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691039



Common Names

  • Firmiana kerrii
  • Kerri's Firmiana
  • Kerri Chinese Parasol Tree


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia kerrii Craib [unknown]

Description

Firmiana kerrii (also called Kerrii, 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 kerrii is an ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Firmiana kerrii 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 kerrii 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 kerrii

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

Firmiana kerrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Firmiana kerrii?

Firmiana kerrii

What is the family of Firmiana kerrii?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Firmiana kerrii 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-2812989: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.