Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut) - Image 3

Botanical names: Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis

Common names: Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit

Family: Malvaceae

Subfamily: Sterculioideae

Origin: South China

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterPink flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant.
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