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General Information

Sterculia ampla is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 40 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for 15 - 30 metres, around 40 - 70cm in diameter, sometimes with buttresses[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is traded.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Australasia - New Guinea

Habitat

A sub-canopy or canopy tree in rainforest[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	25.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is traded commercially[].

Propagation

A physical dormancy caused by the hard seed coat of the mature seeds of many species in this genus can be overcome by scarifying the seed. This is carried out by cutting away or abrading some of the seed coat to allow the ingress of water, though great care must be taken not to damage the embryo[]. The aril surrounding the seed should also be removed - this is easiest when it has been softened through soaking in water[]. The seeds germinate optimally at temperatures between 20 - 30°c. They can be sown in a nursery seedbed or in containers. A germination rate of about 95%, occurring within about 2 weeks can be expected if the seed has been properly treated[].

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