Sterculia quadrifida
Peanut tree
Sterculia quadrifidida, commonly known as the Four-lobed Sterculia, is a significant medicinal tree native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, its bark, leaves, and seeds are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights.
- Scientific name: Sterculia quadrifida
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, it is further categorized under the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Sterculia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sterculia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sterculia quadrifida, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Arabic, it is called برازي رباعي or برازى رباعى, while in Chinese, it is identified as 澳洲苹婆 or 四裂苹婆. Additionally, in Indonesia, the plant is commonly known as Faloak.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | برازي رباعي | Wikidata |
| zh | 澳洲苹婆 | Wikidata |
| arz | برازى رباعى | Wikidata |
| id | Faloak | Wikidata |
| zh | 四裂苹婆 | Wikidata |
| en | peanut tree | Wikidata |
| en | red-fruited kurrajong | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across various regions of the Australian continent. It can be found growing in the tropical and subtropical landscapes of Queensland. Furthermore, its presence extends into the unique environments of the Northern Territory. The species is also documented within the coastal and inland areas of New South Wales. Finally, its geographical range reaches the western reaches of the country in Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Activities
Sterculia quadrifida has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sterculia quadrifida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |