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Malva Nut (Scaphium macropodum)

Scaphium macropodum, commonly known as Malva Nut, is a large Southeast Asian tree valued for its edible seeds and medicinal properties.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Bright, indirect light is ideal for indoor plants.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 20-30 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Apply every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

20-30 m

Spread

10-15 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, ovate to elliptic

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Carpophyllum macropodum Miq.
Firmiana borneensis Merr.
Scaphium borneense (Merr.) Kosterm.
Sterculia macropoda (Miq.) Hook. ex Kloppenb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyMalvaceae
  • genusScaphium
  • speciesScaphium macropodum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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