Sterculia ampla

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk is 45 cm across. The leaves are heart shaped. The flowers are pale pink. The fruit are in groups of 3. The fruit are green to black and boat shaped. They are red inside.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along the Sepik River and other places. It grows in the lowland rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

The seeds are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sterculia coggygria Mildbr.;