Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
492598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 25 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491930



Common Names

  • Comosa Sterculia
  • Comosa
  • Sterculia Comosa


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia philippinensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Sterculia ramosii Merr. [unknown]
  • Sterculia wigmanii Hochr. [unknown]
  • Sterculia keyensis Warb. [unknown]
  • Cavallium comosum (Wall.) Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Clompanus comosa (Wall.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sterculia comosa (also called Hairy Sterculia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland forests. It is found in a variety of habitats, including primary and secondary forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia comosa is used for timber, fuel, and as a source of food for humans and animals. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sterculia comosa are yellow, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are large, ovoid and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia comosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, light soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sterculia comosa

Sterculia comosa is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sterculia comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia comosa?

Sterculia comosa

What is the family of Sterculia comosa?

Sterculiaceae

What is the common name of Sterculia comosa?

Comosa 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,