Firmiana simplex (L.) W.Wight
Chinese parasol tree Japanese Varnish Tree
Deciduous tree grows up to 16 – 20 m tall leaves simple alternate, palmately lobed, 15-30 cm across flowers small, fragrant, yellowish-green, in terminal inflorescences, 20-30 cm long fruit at first pod-like, the opening to leaf-like sections, pea-sized seeds on the margins
Ph: mildly acid, neutral and basic mildly alkaline soil
Soil: light sandy and medium loamy soils
•ornamental in warm regions. It is very popular as a street tree in Japan and is widely grown as an ornamental. The tree has a number of uses including edible seeds, medicinal properties, timber and source of fibre. It was commonly planted in the gardens of scholars and poets in China, who made it their emblem
Sterculia platanifolia Lf, Sterculia simplex (L) Druce
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