Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
492404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) H.Karst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Fl. Columb. 2: 35 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491736

Common Names

  • Sterculia apetala
  • Apetala
  • Apetala Sterculia

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Synonyms

  • Orsopea fetida Raf. [unknown]
  • Sterculia carthaginensis Cav. [unknown]
  • Sterculia helicteres Pers. [unknown]
  • Sterculia convoluta St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Chichaea acerifolia (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) C.Presl [deprecated]
  • Clompanus apetala (Jacq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clompanus chicha (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clompanus haenkeana (C.Presl) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clompanus punctata (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helicteres apetala Jacq. [unknown]
  • Sterculia chicha A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Sterculia elata Ducke [unknown]
  • Sterculia punctata DC. [unknown]
  • Sterculia apetala apetala [unknown]
  • Clompanus chichus (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Clompanus punctatus (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sterculia capitata G.Karst. ex F.Seym. [unknown]

Description

Sterculia apetala (also called Apetalous Sterculia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with leaves that are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. The leaves are also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sterculia apetala is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia apetala is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 5 cm tall and grown in full sun.

Where to Find Sterculia apetala

Sterculia apetala is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sterculia apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia apetala?

Sterculia apetala

What is the family of Sterculia apetala?

Sterculiaceae

What is the common name of Sterculia apetala?

Apetala Sterculia

Species in the Sterculia genus

Sterculia edelfeltii, Sterculia ellipticifolia, Sterculia elmeri, Sterculia fanaiho, Sterculia foetida, Sterculia forsteri, Sterculia chlamydothyrsa, Sterculia carrii, Sterculia chrysodasys, Sterculia cinerea, Sterculia hewittii, Sterculia harmandii, Sterculia hypochroa, Sterculia hyposticta, Sterculia insularis, Sterculia gilva, Sterculia gracilipes, Sterculia guttata, Sterculia aberrans, Sterculia backeri, Sterculia balanghas, Sterculia banksiana, Sterculia blumei, Sterculia bracteata, Sterculia campaniflora, Sterculia acuminatissima, Sterculia africana, Sterculia apetala, Sterculia arabica, Sterculia ampla, Sterculia pojoira, Sterculia peekelii, Sterculia perryae, Sterculia pruriens, Sterculia ponapensis, Sterculia oblonga, Sterculia palauensis, Sterculia oblongata, Sterculia papuana, Sterculia parkinsonii, Sterculia pseudopeltata, Sterculia rhinopetala, Sterculia rhoidifolia, Sterculia rhynchocarpa, Sterculia rhynchophylla, Sterculia ripicola, Sterculia rubiginosa, Sterculia rugosa, Sterculia sangirensis, Sterculia quadrifida,

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-2579936: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.