Sterculia tragacanthoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 326 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492474
Common Names
- Sterculia tragacanthoides
- Tragacanthoides Sterculia
- Sterculia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sterculia tragacanthoides (also called Tragacanth-Like Sterculia, among many other common names) is a small tree of the family Sterculiaceae. It is native to Australia and grows in open forests and woodlands. It has a single trunk and large, leathery leaves that are dark green in color. The flowers are white and striped with purple.
Uses & Benefits
Sterculia tragacanthoides is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, dysentery, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Sterculia tragacanthoides has small, white to pink flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sterculia tragacanthoides is a small, perennial tree that is native to Australia. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Sterculia tragacanthoides
Sterculia tragacanthoides can be found in Australia, in the states of Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
Sterculia tragacanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sterculia tragacanthoides?
Sterculia tragacanthoides
What is the common name of Sterculia tragacanthoides?
Goat's Horn Oak
Where is Sterculia tragacanthoides native to?
India and Sri Lanka
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825498-1: Based on the initial data import