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General Information

Sterculia hypochroa is a small to large deciduous tree, usually growing about 10 metres tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of fibre and wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia

Habitat

Usually on limestone; at elevations up to 2,000 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The bark yields fibres that are used as a binding material[].

The wood is suitable for indoor construction[].

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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