Sterculia versicolor

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tall tree. The leaves have lobes like fingers on a hand and have long leaf stalks. There are 7-9 leaflets. The flowers are yellow and in long groups. The fruit pods or follicles are large and rough. They have dark brown brittle hairs. They contain 10 seeds.

Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in moist evergreen forests in the hills.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The seeds are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Dieng-star, Durong, Durong-phang, Nemja, Pang-khau, Paw-hpuk, Shaw-phyu

Synonyms

Clompanus versicolor Kuntze; Southwellia versicolor Wight;