Sterculia
- noun
- /stɜrˈkuːliə/
- Specialized
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Sterculia
- The large, star-shaped fruit of Sterculia trees is distinctive among tropical flora.
Examples
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The bark of the Sterculia tree is often used in traditional medicine.
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Several species of Sterculia can be found growing in the tropical rainforests of Africa.
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The Sterculia tree grows in warm climates.
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Many species of Sterculia are known for their medicinal properties.
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Several species of Sterculia can be found growing in the tropical rainforests of Africa.
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The bark of the Sterculia tree is often used in traditional medicine.
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The large, star-shaped fruit of Sterculia trees is distinctive among tropical flora.
Compounds
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A sticky substance from Asian Sterculia trees used to thicken food, cosmetics, and cloth
- Australian
A tree from Australia with many bright red flowers in large clusters
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A large tree from Central and South America with a wide leafy crown that loses its leaves each year
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A large tree from warm countries with smelly orange-red flowers and red pods with oily edible seeds
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A large tree from Queensland, Australia with cream flowers marked red inside
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sterculia comes from the Latin root stercus, meaning 'dung' or 'manure'. Plant scientists gave this name because some species smell a bit like manure, so the name helps you remember this group of tropical trees and shrubs.
