Vau theva
Firmiana diversifolia
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grow 10-20 m tall. The fruiting cluster is 50 cm across.
There are about 8-10 Firmiana species. Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Fiji it grows between 100-850 m altitude. It grows in dense, dry and open forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Fiji (country/location of origin), Pacific
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Flowers occur in January and fruit between April to August.
Its other names
Local names
Pauthepa, Pautheva, Tatavi, Valongia, Vau langgiwa
Synonyms
Sterculia diversifolia Seem.; Sterculia guppyi Greenwood;