Scientific name : Sterculia foetida L.
Local name : Kelumpang
Family
:Sterculiaceae
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTIONS
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Sterculia foetida is a medium sized,straight tree,growing up to 40 m tall.The trees are often planted as ornamentals, despite the unpleasant odour of their crimson flowers.The fruits are orange to reddish-orange,set in 2 to 5star-like clusters,hanging on stalks and can be seen from far. In dry weather, the tall and handsome tree stands out among the surroundings,This species is planted as a quick growing shade tree.
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Native to India, Sri Lanka,Myanmar,Thailand,Combodia,Malaysia,Philippines,Australia.
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