Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
691726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bur. Pl. Industr. U.S.D.A. 142: 67 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691059



Common Names

  • Firmiana simplex
  • Chinese Parasol Tree
  • Simplex


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia fiorniana J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Sterculia platanifolia L.f. [unknown]
  • Sterculia pyriformis Bunge [unknown]
  • Sterculia tomentosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Sterculia simplex (L.) Druce [unknown]
  • Caucanthus platanifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Clompanus pyriformis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clompanus simplex (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Culhamia hadiensis J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Culhamia platanifolia Steud. [unknown]
  • Culhamia simplex (L.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Culhamia triloba Raf. [unknown]
  • Firmiana chinensis Medik. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Firmiana platanifolia (L.f.) Marsili [unknown]
  • Firmiana platanifolia tomentosa (Thunb.) Sa.Kurata [unknown]
  • Hibiscus simplex L. [conserved]
  • Firmiana platanifolia (L.f.) Schott & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Firmiana simplex (also called Simplex, 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 simplex 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 simplex 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 simplex 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 simplex

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

Firmiana simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Firmiana simplex?

Firmiana simplex

What is the family of Firmiana simplex?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Firmiana simplex 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-2813006: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Franklin Wight (1874-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Wight' in the authors string.