Sterculia cochinchinensis
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Trom nam bo
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary
Source: WikipediaSterculia cochinchinensis is a tree species belonging to the genus Sterculia in the family Malvaceae. The name is unresolved according to The Plant List. This species is found in Laos and Vietnam (where it is known as trôm nam [sảng]) and there are no subspecies listed in the Catalogue of Life.
Description
A large evergreen tree. It grows up to 20 m tall. The trunk is 30-40 cm across. It branches early. The flowers are dark red. The fruit consists of 4-5 follicles. These are 10-12 cm long and 6-8 cm wide. There are 4 seeds which are black.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in secondary wet forest below 400 m altitude. It grows along stream banks and in valleys.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds.
Notes
Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Trom nambo
References (1)
- Forest Inventory and Planning Institute, 1996, Vietnam Forest Trees. Agriculture Publishing House p 703
