Sterculia tragacantha (Gum Tragacanth)

Sterculia tragacantha, Gum Tragacanth, Sterculia

Botanical name: Sterculia tragacantha

Common names: Gum Tragacanth, Sterculia

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Sterculioideae

Origin: Tropical Africa

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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A medium-sized, deciduous tree with more obviously whorled boughs and clustered leaves.


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