Pterospermum canescens

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. The leaves are rounded and with a cream coloured covering underneath. They are 10 cm long. The flowers are 5 cm long. The fruit are oblong capsules tapering at both ends.

Also put in the family Pentapetaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 900 m above sea level in south India. It grows in evergreenforests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Baelo, Giringa, Lolagu, Muchkand, Naradu, Sempulavu, Tada, Thadei

Synonyms

Pterospermum suberifolium Lam., non Roxb.;