Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megistophylla
ID:
492553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 8(4): 21 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491885



Common Names

  • Megistophylla Sterculia
  • Megistophylla
  • Sterculia Megistophylla


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia hosei Merr. [unknown]

Description

Sterculia megistophylla (also called Megistophyllous 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 megistophylla is used as a food source, for its wood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sterculia megistophylla are yellow-green in color and are borne in clusters at the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and hairless.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterculia megistophylla 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 megistophylla

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

Sterculia megistophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterculia megistophylla?

Sterculia megistophylla

What is the common name of Sterculia megistophylla?

Giant Sterculia

Where is Sterculia megistophylla found?

It is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola.

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,

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