Malabar chestnut
Malabar Chestnut
Malabar Chestnut (Pachira aquatica), also known as Money Tree, Guiana Chestnut, or Saba Nut, is a tropical wetland tree of the mallow family Malvaceae, native to Central and South America. The pronunciation of Malabar Chestnut is /mæləbɑːr tʃɛstnʌt/.
Etymology
The term "Malabar" is derived from the region of Malabar in India, although the plant is not native to this region. The term "Chestnut" is used due to the similarity of the nuts produced by this tree to the true chestnut.
Description
The Malabar Chestnut is a small to large-sized tree that can reach up to 18 meters in height. It has shiny green palmate leaves with lanceolate leaflets and greenish bark. The flowers are large, perfect, and nocturnal, with the petals white and the stamens red. The fruit is a large, woody pod that contains several seeds (nuts).
Cultivation and Uses
The Malabar Chestnut is often grown for its edible nuts, which can be eaten raw or cooked. The nuts are also used in traditional medicine in some cultures. The tree is also popular as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Malabar chestnut
- Wikipedia's article - Malabar chestnut
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