Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata
Sterculia colorata Aka Firminia Colorata
Sterculia colorata Aka Firminia Colorata
Sterculia colorata Aka Firminia Colorata
Sterculia colorata Aka Firminia Colorata
Sterculia colorata Aka Firminia Colorata

Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata

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Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata

Sterculia colorata (often misidentified or confused with Firmiana colorata) is a striking deciduous tropical tree known for its vivid red-orange flowers that appear on bare branches before the leaves emerge.

🌳 Sterculia colorata (Indian Trumpet Flower Tree)

🔖 Common Names

  • Indian Coral Tree (not to be confused with Erythrina)

  • Scarlet Sterculia

  • Colored Sterculia

  • Vernacular: “Parāśa” in Sanskrit, “Gulmohar” (sometimes misapplied), regional names in Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, etc.

🌍 Classification of Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata

Field Info
Family Malvaceae (formerly Sterculiaceae)
Genus Sterculia
Species Sterculia colorata
Synonyms Firmiana colorata (incorrect; Firmiana is a related but separate genus)

🌺 Key Features of Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata

Aspect Details
Height 10–15 m tall
Trunk Straight, with light gray bark
Leaves Broadly lobed, palmate leaves (appear after flowering)
Flowers Clusters of scarlet to orange-red flowers on bare branches
Flowering Late winter to early spring (Feb–April in India/Southeast Asia)
Fruit Large, woody follicles (pods) containing black seeds

🌿 Cultivation & Care of Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata

🌞 Light

  • Full sun to partial shade

🌡️ Climate

  • Tropical to subtropical; not frost-hardy

🌱 Soil

  • Tolerates a variety of well-drained soils

  • Thrives in loamy or slightly sandy soils

💧 Watering

  • Moderate water during growing season

  • Drought-tolerant once established

🍽️ Fertilizer

  • Not fussy; an annual dose of compost is usually enough

✂️ Maintenance

  • Low-maintenance tree

  • Prune only for shaping or removing damaged branches

🎨 Ornamental Value

  • Highly decorative tree because of its striking flowers on leafless branches.

  • Excellent for avenues, parks, and large gardens.

  • Pollinator-friendly: attracts bees and other insects.

❓ Sterculia vs. Firmiana

Trait Sterculia colorata Firmiana simplex (for comparison)
Genus Sterculia Firmiana
Flowers Red-orange, appear before leaves Greenish-yellow, less ornamental
Native Range India, Southeast Asia China, East Asia
Leaves Palmate-lobed Palmate
Common Confusion Sometimes miscalled Firmiana colorata No such species in botanical record

🌱 Propagation of Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata

  • Seeds: Best method. Soak seeds for 24 hrs before sowing.

  • Germination: 2–3 weeks under warm, moist conditions.

  • Cuttings: Less common, but possible in humid climates.

Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata, the scarlet sterculia, is a medium-sized tree with spreading branches. It sheds leaves before the onset of flowering. After leaf-shedding, buds sprout and develop into flowers. The tree flowers from March to April. The genus Sterculia was named after the Latin god Sterculius. Stercus means dung.

The genus Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata was named after the Latin god Sterculius. Stercus means dung. This name was given to this genus because of the foul-smelling flowers and leaves of some Sterculia species. Scarlet Sterculia is a medium-sized tree with spreading branches.
It sheds leaves before the onset of flowering. After leaf-shedding, buds sprout and develop into flowers. The tree flowers from March/April. It produces flowers in short dense panicles which occur at the ends of the branches. The flowers are orange-red in colour and hang downwards.
The flowering stalks together with flowers are covered with fine downy hairs giving the whole inflorescence a soft, velvety look. During flowering phase, Colored Sterculia is quite prominent and presents a brilliant sight because of its orange-red flowers against a leafless state.
The flowers are large, 30 mm long. The flower tube is 13 ± 0.8 mm long, tubular at the base and lobed at the tip. Its rim is surrounded by white soft hair. The corolla looks like it is united inside with the tubular sepals at the base. From the centre of the calyx tube, a sta- minal column protrudes bearing at its summit 30 anthers. Scarlet Sterculia is common in the forests of the Western Ghats and the Deccan.
Weight 0.750 kg
Dimensions 25 × 15 × 10 cm

2 reviews for Sterculia colorata Aka Firmiana Colorata

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    deepabhaskar –

    I was looking for this plant for a long time. Finally found it on seedlings india

  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Surender Binati –

    Beautiful Plant

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