Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
691711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 60: 96 (1923 publ. 1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691044



Common Names

  • Firmiana major
  • Large Firmiana
  • Large Chinese Parasol Tree


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia platanifolia major W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Hildegardia major (W.W.Sm.) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Firmiana major (also called Major, 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 major 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 major 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 major is a deciduous tree native to China. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Firmiana major

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

Firmiana major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Firmiana major?

Firmiana major

What is the family of Firmiana major?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Firmiana major 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-2812993: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.