Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dawei
ID:
492645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 1167 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491977



Common Names

  • Sterculia dawei
  • Dawei Sterculia
  • Dawei's Sterculia


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Sterculia purpurea Exell [unknown]

Description

Sterculia dawei (also called Dawei Sterculia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Myanmar. It has a round crown and can grow up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-elliptic in shape. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and is found in lowland forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Sterculia dawei 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 dawei 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 dawei is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sterculia dawei

Sterculia dawei is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Sterculia dawei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia dawei?

Sterculia dawei

What is the common name of Sterculia dawei?

Dawei Sterculia

Where is Sterculia dawei found?

It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

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,

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