Sterculia foetida
Hazel Sterculia, Indian Almond
Other regional names: Java Olive
- Java Olive
Also known as: Clompanus foetida (L.) Kuntze +2 more
- Clompanus foetida (L.) Kuntze
- Sterculia mexicana var. guianensis Sagot
- Sterculia polyphylla R.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Sterculia foetida (commonly known as Hazel Sterculia or Indian-almond) is a tree within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China Southeast, Comoros, Cuba, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.