Sterculia monosperma (Chinese Chestnut)

Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis, Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit

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. 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.

The seeds are edible after boiling.


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Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis, Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit
Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis, Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit
Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis, Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit
Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis, Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit
Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis, Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit
Sterculia monosperma, Sterculia nobilis, Chinese Chestnut, Seven Sister's Fruit


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