Firmiana malayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 5: 388 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691045
Common Names
- Firmiana malayana
- Malayan Firmiana
- Malayan Chinese Parasol Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Firmiana malayana (also called Malayana, 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 malayana 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 malayana 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 malayana is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. 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 malayana
Firmiana malayana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Firmiana malayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Firmiana malayana?
Firmiana malayana
What is the family of Firmiana malayana?
Sterculiaceae
Where is Firmiana malayana 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-2812994: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.