Also known as : Colored sterculia, Indian parasol tree
Sterculia colorata the scarlet sterculia (also known as bonfire tree colored sterculia and Indian almond in Assamese ওদাল (odal) and in Marathi known as "कौशी" [kaushi]) is a medium-sized tree with spreading branches. It sheds leaves before the onset of flowering. After leaf-shedding buds sprout and develop into flowers. The tree flowers in spring. The genus Sterculia was named after the Latin god Sterculius. Stercus means dung. This name was given to this genus because of the foul-smelling flowers and leaves of some Sterculia species. It produces flowers in short dense panicles which occur at the ends of the branches. The flowers are orange-red in colour and hang downwards. The flowering stalks together with flowers are covered with fine downy hairs giving the whole inflorescence a soft velvety look. During flowering phase the Scarlet Sterculia is quite prominent and presents a brilliant sight because of its orange-red flowers against a leafless state. The flowers are large 30 mm long. The flower tube is 13 mm long tubular at the base and lobed at the tip. Its rim is surrounded by white soft hair. The corolla looks like it is united inside with the tubular sepals at the base. From the centre of the calyx tube a staminal column protrudes bearing at its summit 30 anthers. Scarlet sterculia is common in the forests of the Western Ghats and the Deccan of the Indian subcontinent.
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Habitat of Scarlet sterculia
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Temperature
5 - 41 ℃
Scarlet sterculia is native to temperate locations and thrives best in temperatures ranging from 68 to 95°F (20 to 35°C). Adjustments to the plant's environment would only be necessary if temperatures fall outside this range.
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Scarlet sterculia
Firmiana colorata
Also known as: Colored sterculia, Indian parasol tree
Sterculia colorata the scarlet sterculia (also known as bonfire tree colored sterculia and Indian almond in Assamese ওদাল (odal) and in Marathi known as "कौशी" [kaushi]) is a medium-sized tree with spreading branches. It sheds leaves before the onset of flowering. After leaf-shedding buds sprout and develop into flowers. The tree flowers in spring. The genus Sterculia was named after the Latin god Sterculius. Stercus means dung. This name was given to this genus because of the foul-smelling flowers and leaves of some Sterculia species. It produces flowers in short dense panicles which occur at the ends of the branches. The flowers are orange-red in colour and hang downwards. The flowering stalks together with flowers are covered with fine downy hairs giving the whole inflorescence a soft velvety look. During flowering phase the Scarlet Sterculia is quite prominent and presents a brilliant sight because of its orange-red flowers against a leafless state. The flowers are large 30 mm long. The flower tube is 13 mm long tubular at the base and lobed at the tip. Its rim is surrounded by white soft hair. The corolla looks like it is united inside with the tubular sepals at the base. From the centre of the calyx tube a staminal column protrudes bearing at its summit 30 anthers. Scarlet sterculia is common in the forests of the Western Ghats and the Deccan of the Indian subcontinent.
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Attributes of Scarlet sterculia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3 cm
Flower Color
Red
Orange
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
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Scarlet sterculia is native to temperate locations and thrives best in temperatures ranging from 68 to 95°F (20 to 35°C). Adjustments to the plant's environment would only be necessary if temperatures fall outside this range.
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