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Lowveld Star-chestnut

Sterculia murex

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malvales (Malvenartige)
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Sterculia
Species
Sterculia murex (Lowveld Star-chestnut)

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gewöhnlicher Stinkbaum
Sterculia foetida
Not Evaluated
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Panama-Stinkbaum
Sterculia apetala
Not Evaluated
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Cape Star-chestnut
Sterculia alexandri
Vulnerable
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Star-chestnut
Sterculia rogersii
Least Concern
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orange-fruit kurrajong
Sterculia quadrifida
Least Concern
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brown sterculia
Sterculia rhinopetala
Least Concern
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grand mahot
Sterculia pruriens
Least Concern
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Yellow Sterculia
Sterculia oblonga
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lowveld Star-chestnut?
The scientific name of Lowveld Star-chestnut is Sterculia murex. It belongs to the genus Sterculia.
What is the conservation status of Lowveld Star-chestnut?
Lowveld Star-chestnut (Sterculia murex) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Lowveld Star-chestnut belong to?
Lowveld Star-chestnut (Sterculia murex) belongs to the genus Sterculia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is Lowveld Star-chestnut endangered?
No, Lowveld Star-chestnut (Sterculia murex) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lowveld Star-chestnut belong to?
Lowveld Star-chestnut (Sterculia murex) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Lowveld Star-chestnut?
The closest relatives of Lowveld Star-chestnut in the genus Sterculia include gewöhnlicher Stinkbaum, Panama-Stinkbaum, Cape Star-chestnut, Star-chestnut, orange-fruit kurrajong.

Genus Sterculia — 9 Species

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gewöhnlicher Stinkbaum
Sterculia foetida
NE 🐾
Panama-Stinkbaum
Sterculia apetala
NE 🐾
Cape Star-chestnut
Sterculia alexandri
VU 🐾
Star-chestnut
Sterculia rogersii
LC 🐾
orange-fruit kurrajong
Sterculia quadrifida
LC
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Lowveld Star-chestnut
Sterculia murex
LC
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brown sterculia
Sterculia rhinopetala
LC 🐾
grand mahot
Sterculia pruriens
LC 🐾
Yellow Sterculia
Sterculia oblonga
VU
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