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Malvaceae
Firmiana

not marked as a favorite taxon *Firmiana simplex (Linnaeus) W. Wight. Common name: Chinese Parasol-tree, Phoenix Tree. Phenology: May-Aug; Jun-Oct. Habitat: Forests, edges, disturbed areas; planted and naturalizing. Distribution: Native of se. Asia, probably China.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Fl4, FNA6, K4, NcTx, NS, POWO, WH3, Brizicky (1966), Whetstone (1983); = Firmiana platanifolia (L.f.) Schott & Endl. — RAB, S; = Firmiana platinifolia (L.) W.Wight — S13, misspelled; Hibiscus simplex Linnaeus. Basionym: Hibiscus simplex L. 1763

Links to other floras: = Firmiana simplex - FNA6

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native range: China & Japan



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