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Firmiana simplex, commonly known as the Chinese parasol tree, Chinese parasoltree, or wutong (Chinese: 梧桐; pinyin: wútóng), is an ornamental plant of tree size assigned to the family Malvaceae that was formerly in the family Sterculiaceae in the order Malvales, and is native to Asia. It grows up to 16 m (52 ft) tall.
Firmiana [1] is a genus of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, from South, SE to temperate East Asia. [2] It was formerly placed in the now defunct family Sterculiaceae and may sometimes be called the "parasol tree".
Firmiana simplex and Bamboo Pavilion. Named after a Chinese folk expression, "Where there are bamboo groves there are houses," and "With a Parasol tree (Firmiana simplex) in his yard, one is assured of a phoniex's coming and good fortune." It is a square pavilion with a hipped gable roofline and flying eves.
Parasol tree is a common name for several plants and may refer to: . Firmiana simplex, native to Asia, invasive in North America, also known as Chinese parasol tree; Polyscias fulva, native to the Afrotropics
Firmiana simplex, or Chinese parasol tree, sometimes known as "phoenix tree" Delonix regia, sometimes known as "golden phoenix tree" The Phoenix Tree, 2007 EP by Japanese post-rock band Mono; The Phoenix Tree, 1984 novel by Australian author Jon Cleary; The Phoenix Tree and Other Stories, 1990 short story collection by Satoko Kizaki
There are many different types of tong wood, the names of which are listed in the Yuguzhai Qinpu: wutong 『梧桐』 (Firmiana simplex), baitong 『白桐』, qingtong 『青桐』 (Japanese paulownia), paotong 『泡桐』 (Paulownia tomentosa), yitong 『椅桐』 and nantong 『南桐』; the best is wutong, but paotong is now widely
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The larvae feed on various deciduous trees. They can be found in Byttneria aspera, Firmiana simplex, Microcos paniculata, Pterospermum heterophyllum, Sterculia lanceolata, Hibiscus mutabilis, Microcos paniculata. In India, M. d. dyras has been recorded on Bridelia, Sapindus and Schleichera.