Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subglabra
ID:
691727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.Abraham & Dutt) Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Blumea 34: 118 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691060



Common Names

  • Firmiana subglabra
  • Subglabrous Chinese Parasol Tree
  • Subglabra


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Synonyms

  • Firmiana colorata subglabra V.Abraham & Dutt [unknown]

Description

Firmiana subglabra (also called Chinese Parasol Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia. It has a rounded crown and large, lobed leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodland edges, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Firmiana subglabra 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 subglabra 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 subglabra 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 subglabra

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

Firmiana subglabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Firmiana subglabra?

Firmiana subglabra

What is the family of Firmiana subglabra?

Sterculiaceae

Where is Firmiana subglabra 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-2813007: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
V. Abraham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Abraham' in the authors string.
A.K. Dutt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dutt' in the authors string.