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General Information

Sterculia pexa is a deciduous tree.
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its edible seed, fibre and timber. It is sometimes cultivated around villages, especially for its fibre[, ].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast China - southern China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand.

Habitat

Sunny dry slopes, roadsides, sometimes cultivated around villages[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

Seed - cooked[]. Edible after boiling[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The bark fibre is used for making rope or other similar purposes[, ].

The timber is good for furniture[].

Propagation

A physical dormancy caused by the hard seed coat of the mature seeds of many species in this genus can be overcome by scarifying the seed. This is carried out by cutting away or abrading some of the seed coat to allow the ingress of water, though great care must be taken not to damage the embryo[]. The aril surrounding the seed should also be removed - this is easiest when it has been softened through soaking in water[]. The seeds germinate optimally at temperatures between 20 - 30°c. They can be sown in a nursery seedbed or in containers. A germination rate of about 95%, occurring within about 2 weeks can be expected if the seed has been properly treated[].

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