Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kwangsiensis
ID:
691708

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.H.Hsue

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 15(1): 81 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691041



Common Names

  • Firmiana kwangsiensis
  • Kwangsi Firmiana
  • Kwangsi Chinese Parasol Tree


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Synonyms

  • Erythropsis kwangsiensis (H.H.Hsue) H.H.Hsue [unknown]

Description

Firmiana kwangsiensis (also called Kwangsiensis, 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 kwangsiensis 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 kwangsiensis 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 kwangsiensis 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 kwangsiensis

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

Firmiana kwangsiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Firmiana kwangsiensis?

Firmiana kwangsiensis

What is the family of Firmiana kwangsiensis?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Firmiana kwangsiensis 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-2812990: Based on the initial data import
Hsiang Hao Hsue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.H.Hsue' in the authors string.