Sterculia parviflora

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A large deciduous tree. It grows 7-20 m high. The trunk is 30-45 cm across. The trunk is curved and branches early. The fruit are 4-5.5 cm long and 3 cm wide. They consist of 5 follicles. They are arranged in a star shape. They are yellowish red. There are 3-5 black seeds.

Unresolved in the Plant List but also put as a synonym of Sterculia kayae with a different author. Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in primary and secondary forest below 500 m altitude. It often grows on limestone mountain areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Kelumpang, Perupak, Rongga jantan, Samrong, Trom hoa nho, Unting-unting

Synonyms

Sterculia maingayi Mast.;