Firmiana sumbawaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 6: 165 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691061
Common Names
- Firmiana sumbawaensis
- Sumbawa Chinese Parasol Tree
- Sumbawaensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Firmiana sumbawaensis (also called Sumbawa Firmiana, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Indonesia. 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 sumbawaensis 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 sumbawaensis 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 sumbawaensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Firmiana sumbawaensis
Firmiana sumbawaensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Firmiana sumbawaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Firmiana sumbawaensis?
Firmiana sumbawaensis
What is the family of Firmiana sumbawaensis?
Sterculiaceae
Where is Firmiana sumbawaensis 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-2813008: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.