Chiwaripat
Sterculia lanceifolia

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A small or medium sized tree. The bark is dark brown and rough. The flowers are red. The fruit follicles or pods are pink and thinly rough. The seeds are black and have beaks. The seed are oval.

Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in deciduous forests. In Sikkim it grows up to 1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Tibet

How it is used for food

The seeds are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Bha-ba-ba-gu, Chiuripat, Kanthior, Makai, Mimong omak, Nag-phona, Nakphona

Synonyms

Sterculia roxburghii Wall.;