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Sterculia urens, Kateera-gum, Katira, Kulu, Sterculia gum

Sterculia urens

Kateera-gum, Katira, Kulu, Sterculia gum
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Sterculioideae
Origin: India
Can be used for bonsaiBig tree taller than 20 ftFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersOrnamental foliageYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant.
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Kullu (Sterculia urens) is a beautiful tree with white skin.Sterculia urens is a fairly common variety bearing, in February and March, small, greenish-yellow flowers, hirsute and sticky. The leaves are hand-shaped and similar to those of the Sterculia foetida. It is found in dry forests in rocky areas. Extraction of gum is done during summer season. It has great medicinal value and is a highly valued gum in the international market. It is also used in confectionaries and chewing gums.


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Sterculia urens - seeds

Kateera-gum, Katira, Kulu, Sterculia gum. Beautiful tree with white skin bearing, in February and March, small, greenish-yellow flowers, hirsute and sticky. The leaves are hand-shaped and similar to those of the Sterculia foetida. It has great medicinal value and is a highly valued gum in the international market. It is also used in confectionaries and chewing gums.
Soak seeds overnight and use well drained mix.
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