Sterculia urens
Indian Tragacanth, Karaya
Other regional names: Mucara +1 more
- Mucara
- Sterculia
Also known as: Cavallium urens (Roxb.) Schott & Endl. +2 more
- Cavallium urens (Roxb.) Schott & Endl.
- Clompanus urens (Roxb.) Kuntze
- Kavalama urens (Roxb.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Sterculia urens (commonly known as Indian-tragacanth or Karaya) is a tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, 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)
Cuba