Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
492532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 73: 192 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491864



Common Names

  • Kingii Sterculia
  • Kingii
  • Sterculia Kingii


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Description

Sterculia kingii (also called King's Sterculia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Bangladesh. 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 kingii is used as a food source, for its wood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sterculia kingii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia kingii is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Sterculia kingii

Sterculia kingii is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Sterculia kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia kingii?

Sterculia kingii

What is the common name of Sterculia kingii?

King's Sterculia

What is the natural habitat of Sterculia kingii?

Lowland rainforest in India

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,