Sterculia MALVACEAE

Forster, P.I.; Guymer, G.P.; Van Jaarsveld, E.J. and Walker, C.C. (2022). Sterculia MALVACEAE. In: Eggli, Urs and Nyffeler, Reto eds. Dicotyledons: Rosids. Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants, 2nd ed. Cham: Springer.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85239-9_81-1

Abstract

A diagnostic description of the genus Sterculia (Malvaceae) is given with special emphasis on the occurrence of succulence amongst its species. The geographical distribution is outlined, together with a selection of important literature, and an explanation of the etymology of the name. This is followed by a short summary of its position in the phylogeny of the family and of the past and present classification in a phylogenetic context. The succulent features present amongst the species of the genus are shortly explained as to morphology and anatomy.

This is followed by a synoptical treatment of the five succulent species of the genus, complete with typification details, full synonymy, geographical and ecological data, a diagnostic description, and, where applicable, notes on phylogenetic placement and relationships, as well as economic and/or horticultural importance.

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