Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
691717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62: 365 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691050



Common Names

  • Firmiana papuana
  • Papuan Firmiana
  • Papuan Chinese Parasol Tree


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Description

Firmiana papuana (also called Papuana, 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 papuana 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 papuana 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 papuana 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 papuana

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

Firmiana papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Firmiana papuana?

Firmiana papuana

What is the family of Firmiana papuana?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Firmiana papuana found?

China

Species in the Malvaceae family

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