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Camajorú

Sterculia apetala

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), North America (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Camajorú
French sterculier de Panama
German Panama-Stinkbaum

Similar Species in Sterculia

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anacagüita
Sterculia foetida
Not Evaluated
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Yellow Sterculia
Sterculia oblonga
Vulnerable
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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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Lowveld Star-chestnut
Sterculia murex
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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planta
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Malvales
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Malvaceae
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Sterculia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Camajorú?
The scientific name of Camajorú is Sterculia apetala. It belongs to the genus Sterculia.
Where does Camajorú live?
Camajorú is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), North America (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Trinidad and Tobago, United States.
What family does Camajorú belong to?
Camajorú (Sterculia apetala) belongs to the genus Sterculia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
What kingdom does Camajorú belong to?
Camajorú (Sterculia apetala) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Camajorú?
The closest relatives of Camajorú in the genus Sterculia include anacagüita, Cape Star-chestnut, Star-chestnut, orange-fruit kurrajong, Lowveld Star-chestnut.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Sterculia — 9 Species

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