Sterculia lanceolata var. coccinea
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The flowers are pale white. The follicles or fruit pods are red and velvety.
Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in moist and deciduous forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young tender fruit follicles are cooked and eaten. The mature seeds are fried or roasted and eaten. The fruit can be stored for 15 days.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, nuts
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Konkelo, Nak chepeta, Sagla papio
Synonyms
Sterculia coccinea Jack; Sterculia indica Merr.; and others