Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Wendt & E.L.Taylor
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Lundellia 2: 128 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249416
Common Names
- Xolocotzii Sterculia
- Sterculia xolocotzii
- Xolocotzii
Description
Sterculia xolocotzii (also called Xolocotzia, among many other common names) is a small tree with yellow flowers, native to Mexico. It grows in dry forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sterculia xolocotzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sterculia xolocotzii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed shoot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sterculia xolocotzii is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Sterculia xolocotzii
Sterculia xolocotzii is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Sterculia xolocotzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sterculia xolocotzii?
Sterculia xolocotzii
What is the common name of Sterculia xolocotzii?
Xolocotzii Sterculia
What is the natural habitat of Sterculia xolocotzii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
Elizabeth L. Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Taylor' in the authors string.