Pterygota alata (Buddha Coconut ) - Image 1

Botanical names: Pterygota alata, Sterculia alata

Common name: Buddha Coconut

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: East Asia

Large tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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