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Sterculia urens

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A tree. The leaves have 5 pointed lobes around the edges.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Thailand


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Gum, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kawali, Kandol

Synonyms

Cavallium urens (Roxb.) Schott & Endl.; Clompanus urens (Roxb.) Kuntze; Kavalama urens (Roxb.) Raf.;