Family Name: Malvaceae

Synonyms: Sterculia maingayi, Sterculia holttumii

Common Name: Common Sterculia, Kelumpang Burong, Kelumpang Gajah, Samrong

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Medium (16m-30m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Rounded

Maximum Height : 24 m to 30 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Maintenance Requirements : Moderate

Propagation Method : Seed

Propagule Establishment Remarks : Before sowing, remove black seed coat & white pulp around seed to facilitate germination.